Food Safety Report: South China Kitchen Inc., 11631 S Halsted St , Chicago, Il, USA.

11631 South Halsted Street, Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 2, 2022
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed four dozen raw eggs stored at improper temperature 54. 5f on prep table. Instructed manager to discard. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not properly labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 150 mice droppings scattered on floor in washroom, on electrical outlets, on grease trap, on bottom of prep tables, on shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard used as liners on shelving units. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed open cooked food stored in grocery bags inside prep cooler. Instructed manager to properly store in food grade bags or containers.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, holding units, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking cold water faucet on hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, utility and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no light inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no valid allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training. .

64. Public health orders
- comments: observed no mask required signage inside establishment. Instructed manager to post at least one location inside the business and visible informing customers that masks are required to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status. Public health order 2-112-340

Source: chicago.gov