Lao Shanghai Restaurant

January 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. FOUND REAR EXIT/SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP UNDER, SIDES, AND ON TOP OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. NO DIAGRAM PROVIDED IN LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT ALL TIMES. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN FREEZERS INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS.
code 30
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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES, WITH DUST, FOOD BUILDUP, VENT COVERS, UNDER, AROUND, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, TEA PREP AREA, HAND SINK, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES, REMOVE TEA LEAVES AT FRONT AREA, SPILLS, BUILD UP AROUND WALL BASE.
code 34
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN.
code 36
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. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, BLOCKED BY STORAGE RACK AND HEAVY BUILD UP NOTED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED GREASE RECEPTICLE AT GARBAGE AREA.
code 41

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