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Fried Rice Express
January 17, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH A POT INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN (50.5F,46.6F47.3F), EGGS 56.8F, SHRIMP 43.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: NOTED A SERVING PLATE WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING STEAMED RICE FROM THE RICE STEAMER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY REMOVED THE PLATE AND PROVIDED A SERVING SPOON WITH A HANDLE.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. • NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PASTE. MUST ALSO HAVE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on April 4, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.
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