Mandarin Kitchen

April 1, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
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: FOUND HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, SAID SINK BLOCKED BY REAR EXIT DOOR WHICH IS WIDE OPEN NOT ALLOWING FOOD HANDLERS ACCESS TO WASH HANDS. SAID HAND WASH SINK AND FRONT PREP HAND WASH SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REAR EXIT DOOR CLOSED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH AND DRY HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. MANAGER CLOSED REAR EXIT DOOR AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR SAID SINKS.
code 12Priority
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 WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE FOR GREASE DISPOSAL. MANAGER/OWNER STATES GREASE FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS IS PLACED INTO GARBAGE BAGS AND DISPOSED INTO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE GREASE IN GREASE RECEPTICLE AND USE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE ONLY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FOUND LARGE GREASE TRAP UNDER BASEMENT STAIR WELL LEAKING GREASE ONTO SURROUNDING FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR, AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 24
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PACKAGED ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR CUSTOMER VIEW REGARDING SPECIAL HOT POT DISHES THAT MAY CONTAIN RAW, UNDERCOOKED MEAT PRODCUTS.
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 REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER, CLOTH LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
code 32
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 REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTION AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT MAIN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAIRS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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 WRAP OVERHEAD SEWER PIPES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STORAGE ITEMS FROM UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER PIPES IN STROAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AT FRONT BAR AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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