Chef Xiong

April 23, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLDING HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF EGGS ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN A PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE EGGS IN THE PREP AREA RANGED 53.6F-62.0F AND THE EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WERE 62.4F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1 BOX OF 15 DOZEN EGGS AND 120 EGGS (APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS) AT $85 PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CIATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA FOUND AT 56.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE, REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT BOWLS ON A PUSHCART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED MICE INFESTATION. APPROXIMATELY OVER 1,000 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, THE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOXES OF OIL STORED, THE PUSHCART NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, ON THE STAIRS ON THE STAIRCASE LEADING UP AND DOWNSTAIRS, NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS, UNDER THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS, ON THE LEDGE NEAR THE DOOR UPSTAIRS, NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE TOPS OF THE CHEMICALS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE METAL LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP HANGING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA FILLED WITH DEAD FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORD OF VISITS AND SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRST ENTRANCE DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A PALLET BEING USED AS A SOURCE OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PALLET AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT AS STRONG AS THE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE UNIT AND THE AREA AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RECEPTACLE AND AREA.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBOARAGE POINTS FOR PEST. • OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE DROPLET AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKEN ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
code 58

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