Joy Yee Noodle Shop

January 28, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

No Discharge From Eyes, Nose, And Mouthcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE SPAT INTO THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THEN ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WAS COUGHING IN THE SAME AREA OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE CAN, CLEAN/SANITIZE IT AND TO ADHERE TO THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IF ANY EMPLOYEE IS SICK.
code 7Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORE IN THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: SE VIOLATION #60.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR IN THE NEW ADDITION WITH 1/4" GAP UNDER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKET. -THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE GRILL (1ST FL) WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND TWO OUT OF THREE WASHBOWLS UPSTAIRS WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND FAMILY TOILET ROOMS HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: FOUND THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2303974, DATED 07/31/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -36. SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED. -49. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE COOKING BURNER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. -55. 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE AND CLEAN FLOOR GRATES/DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. -55. 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM TO REMOVE PARTICLES OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. -56. 6-501.14: **C** THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING WOKS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. -56. 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR CRACKED IN THREE PLACES; REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 31, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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