New China 2

September 25, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, EGGROLLS, SOUP ETC)) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (EGGROLLS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (BAMBOO SHOOTS, SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE OR QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR OF MOPSINK. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND COOKIN EQYUPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2566825 ISSUED ON 11-09-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINER AT SHELF ABOVE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #47 - INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS. #53 - FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR OF RESTROOM OPENING INTO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 9, 2022: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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