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See Thru Chinese Restaurant

September 29, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: Source of cross contamination inside ice machine. Interior of ice machine has a black slimmy build-up on interior panel and parts of where ice is being maded and stored. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize machine and all parts. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag posted on ice machine.
code 4Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and servce. Observed 3 containers in rear common unfinished hallway of adjacent businesses being cooled down-cooked chicken-chicken not covered or protected or monitored for possible contamination. Instructed manager that all foods must be stored properly to prevent any possible contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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: Evidence of live insects on remises. Observed live roaches under cooking equipment-approximately 10 roaches. Instructed to remove all live evidence and detail clean and sanitize premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label, date and cover all foods not in original containers.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Prep tables, sinks, can opener, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Interior walk-in freezer not maintained. Instructed to defrost ice build-up.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Coving not maintained along wallbase thru-out. Instructed reseal coving along wallbase.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary articles stored in rear hallway. Instructed to remove all clutter and trash.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 2, 2011: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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