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P.F. Chang China Bistro

October 14, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 21-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE 2nd FLOOR STAIRS; 17-ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA; 9-ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK IN REAR; 11-ON CEILING AT END OF HALLWAY TO REAR/RECEIVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND BROKEN PIPE UNDER THE SPRAYER SINK TO THE LEFT OF DISHMACHINE, CAUSING THE FOOD DEBRIS TO FALL ONTO THE FLOOR PROFUSELY- MUST FIX, TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST HARBORAGE. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: SOME COOLER HINGES AT COOK'S LINE (MAIN KITCHEN) ARE MIS-ALLIGNED OR IN DIS-REPAIR=MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: POOR FLOOR GROUTING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, WITH SOME SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR BUCKLED-UP=MUST ADDRESS & KEEP THE FLOORS DRY IN DISHROOM AREA & AT COOK'S LINE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: HANDSINK AT 2nd FLOOR BAR IS SLOW-DRAINING- MUST FIX. NOTED HOLES ON A PIPE UNDER THE FRONT SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE-MUST ADDRESS. 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.
code 38

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