Yuen's Chinese Kitchen

October 7, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 10 POUNDS OF RICE IN PICNIC COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STOVE AND 2 POUNDS OF RICE IN RICE WARMER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 110.6 - 126.4 DEGREES F. NOTED RICE IN PICNIC COOLER HAD SCATTERED BROWNISH COLORED RICE. MANAGER STATED COLOR WAS FROM ADDING SESAME OIL AND PEPPER. ALSO FOUND 13 RAW EGGS (LESS THAN A 1 POUND) IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 56.4 - 57.2 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. OWNER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 13 LBS, VALUE $25. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #63819-11 COURT DATE 11.18.10 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.
code 3Priority
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. FOUND OVER 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO SEAL DOOR. CITATION #63819-11 COURT DATE 11.18.10 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10AM.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. WHILE DRAINING LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA GREASY WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS CAME UP IN THE NEXT 2 COMPARTMENTS THEN SLOWLY DRAINED DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SINK MAINTAINED. CITATION #63820-12 COURT DATE 11.18.10, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL UNLABLELD PREPARED FOODS TO ENSURE FRESHNESS AND FIRST IN - FIRST OUT PRINCIPLES.
code 30
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVES AND ATTACHED PIPES, REFRGERATION UNITS AND PREP COUNTERS. CLEAN INSIDE, OUTSIDE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
code 33
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. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, NON-POPROUS SURFACE FOR EASY CLEANING. CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
code 35
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. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE WASHROOM IN REAR. REMOVE UNEEDED ITEMS. STORE REMAINING ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 22, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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