New China Restaurant Inc.

February 10, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 11:30 AM AND 12 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE SCOOP USED FOR ICE MEANT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN SMOOTHIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH "COCA-COLA" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND 1 RODENT DROPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND PREP COOLERS OPPOSITE AND NEXT TO THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLIGHT DRIP FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE, INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE THE COOK LINE, AND FRYER CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359300 DATED 1/24/2020: #47 " OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE." #47 "OBSERVED USED METAL COFFEE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE PREP/COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS." #55 "OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 24, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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