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Chinese See Thru Kitchen

December 13, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORMS OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
code 5Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS, ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 6Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRESH EGGS STORED ABOVE LETTUCE & SPROUTS IN 2-GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 15
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; WHITE RICE, EGG ROLLS, AND CRAB RAGOONS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 86F TO 120F. FOOD VALUED AT $51. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: MUST DATE MARK RTE AND/OR TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST STORE IN-USE UTENSIL (RICE SCOOP) IN HOT WATER (ABOVE 135F), NOT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST DISCONTINUE USING UNKNOWN WOOD UTENSILS TO CLEAN DIRECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (WOK). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND GRILL COVER OF FLOOR FAN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, LEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. • MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EGG SHELL CRATES FROM THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 21, 2017: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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