Peking Chinese Kitchen

March 20, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PORK CHOW MAIN, CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI, SHRIMP WITH LOBSTER SAUCE ETC.ISTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/13/13. INSPECTION REPORT#2156690, NOT CORRECTED.(32)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT THE PREP TABLE, INTERIORS ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOM, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING, HOT HOLDING AND ALL OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.(34) FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANINGUNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.(38) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK.(41)INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS BROOMS; STORE WET MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING HANGING RACK FOR MOPS AND BROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER A KNIFE RACK.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARETION AREA. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVED GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT INSECT OR RODENT ACTIVITY.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT DINING AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER FOR EMPLOYEES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM FRONT SELLING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES ON SHELVING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 13, 2013: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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