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Yens Mandarin Chinese Rest

October 28, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Food not protected during storage, service and display. Observed black slimy substance on interior panel that is coming in contact with fresh ice being made and stored. Instructed to have ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on ice machine.
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: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 inch gap acroos bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructeedto label and date all foods not in original containers.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment. Instructed to install shield between both sinks. Deep freezer gaskets not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets to proper seal deep freezer.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Deep freezer has ice build-up. Instructed to remove massive ice. Cooking equipment through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ceiling and baseboard not maintained in basement. Instructed to have ceiling smooth and easily cleanable and seal gap along wallbase and floor. Ventilation covers in toielt room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not provided in 2 door reach-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary articles stored behind front bar. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 23, 2012: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.