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China Night Cafe

October 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

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. OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT ON NON FOOD SHELVES AND THE FLOOR. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
code 18
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. THE SINK SURFACES ARE STAINED, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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. THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY INSIDE CLEAN THE COOLER INTERIOR IN DETAIL.
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. THE BASEMENT FLOORS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL
code 34
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL COOKS MUST COVER THERE STREET CLOTHES AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 21, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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