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P.F. Chang China Bistro

March 5, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE DESIGNATED PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW BEEFED WAS BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TUBES OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING UNITS IN AN AREA THAT IS CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE SIDES OF THE ROTATING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. • OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN BASKETS WITH THE MOUTHPIECE FACING UP. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION BETWEEN USE.
code 44
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ITS ATTACHED PIPES ON THE 1ST FLOOR HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER CABINETS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP SERVER STATION. • OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION AND THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA, SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT SIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL BY THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMP SINK THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT ENTIRELY THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE MOP SINK THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM THE FLOOR IN THE ELEVATOR IN THE ELEVATOR ELECTRICAL ROOM MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN WALL AND FLOOR TILES BY THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING/GAPS IN WALLS OF THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 11, 2018: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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