Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant

January 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS,CORNER BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED UPPER,LOWER WALLS,REMOVE CLUTTERED KITCHEN AREAS,MISSING SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR,Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEAN,SANITIZED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECOMMENDED.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,WOK STATION,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DEEP FRYERS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ARE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WALLS,AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES..
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,STORAGE,BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS.
code 41

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