See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13

September 8, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #491242 ON 1-19-11 32 PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. 33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. 35 SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. 41 ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H74206 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), CONTAINERS AND LIDS, STORAGE SHELVES (WEBS/DUST BUILDUP), ETC
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP AND REMOVE PERSONAL DRINKS FROM ICE MACHINE.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 19, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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