Lao Ma La Chinese Restaurant

February 8, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense-Task Force
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE TO DRY HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 12Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER AT OPEN COOKING AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CITY APPROVED COURSE TO OBTAIN CITY CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AND OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CITY APPROVED COURSE. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND DRAIN BOARD AT BAR AREA. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT COUNTER AT BAR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COFFEE UNIT, SODA SYRUP UNITS, SMALL GRILLS, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, COMPRESSORS AT REFRIGERATORS, AND PREP TABLE UNDER HOT TEA UNIT.
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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTION AT REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER RINSE SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR AT DISH MACHINE.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT PREP AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE LARGE SIGNS/MATERIALS FROM SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG FENCE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
code 43

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