Joye Chop Suey

February 15, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF RAW EGGS 53.2F,SHRIMP 45.4F,COOKED RICE 54.0F,COOKED CHICKEN 45.1F,ON PREP TABLE.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.28 LBS. $61.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS UNDER STORAGE SHELF,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLE.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE & NO MAP,MSDS .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS & EQUIPMENT.
code 31
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES NOT SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
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.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS.DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,WOK,FILTERS,HOOD,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOORING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OVER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL & WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,REAR STORAGE AREA ,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK & WHERE NEEDED,CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES(SHOES,PILLOWS,BEDDING,CLOTHING,ETC.)
code 41

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Compared with Pass on June 16, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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