See Thru Chinese Kitchen

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings13
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• 🧼hand hygiene slippingcritical
  Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
  Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CLEANING SHELVES AND MOPPING FLOOR AND PREPARING FOOD, SMOOTHIES, ETC WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
  code 6Priority
• 🚰handwashing sink issuescritical
  Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
  Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING BLENDER CONTAINER AND SPOONS IN EXPOSED SINK AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND PANS IN REAR 3-COMP SINK WITH NO SOAP NOR SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP SINK. ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
  code 8Priority
• ☠️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: 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. OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOORS AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
  code 18
• 🧪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 VIOLAITONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT# 289319 ON 1-24-11. 31 OBSERVED UNCLEAN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED ON FRONT COUNTER AND SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER USE. 32 SECURE TOP LID OF PREP COOLER. 33 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTEIROR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. 35 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN FRONT COUNTER AND REAR PREP AREAS (SPILLS). 38 REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  code 29
• ⚠️Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
  Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED UNCLEAN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED ON FRONT COUNTER AND SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER USE.
  code 31
• ⚠️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. SECURE INTERIOR TOP LID OF PREP COOLER. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
  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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES (FOOD DEBRIS), COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUIDUP), SINKS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, 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, SINKS, PREP TABLES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND WASHROOM AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
  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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN FRONT COUNTER AND REAR PREP AREAS (SPILLS).
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK AND 1-COMP SINK.
  code 38
• 🧻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. REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  code 41
• ⚠️Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
  Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  code 42
• ⚠️Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
  Inspector note: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 24, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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