Food Safety Report: Xi'an Cuisine West Loop, 769 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Il, USA.

769 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 60661 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 12, 2023
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen pork sitting on the counter in the rear food prep area. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs foods (rice, eggs, pork) cooked, delivered and served. The facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food stored in containers in all the coolers and walk in cooler without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed the person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year, and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers stored on the walk-in cooler and a bag of onions stored on the floor near the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard used as a liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a slow water drain in the hand sinks located in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

Source: chicago.gov