New China Town Restaurant

February 5, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR THE CLAMS ON PREMISES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT; INSTRUCTED THAT THE SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS GONE (USED/COOKED) AND THEN KEPT IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF TWO POUNDS OF CLAMS OBSERVED ON PREMISES VALUE $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B2)
code 1Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: RODENT INFESTATION AS DESCRIBED: FOUND MORE THAN 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, ON THE LEDGE UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMP SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT ON THE WALL LEDGE. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 13Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. OWNER ON DUTY HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED AUGUST 21, 2015. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED JUNE 8, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. REPORT WAS FILED AWAY WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 8, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #45 FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET #33 EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR CRACKS AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38 A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. #43 ICE MACHINE AROUND DOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, FRYERS), CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED EQUIPMENT: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, THE FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING AT THE ELBOW WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE SINK; THE PIPE IS DETACHED FROM THE ELBOW; MUST REPAIR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 8, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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