Report date: Apr 16, 2024
20. Proper cooling time and temperature
- comments: 3-501. 14 observed the facility inadequately cooling tcs foods such as cooked white rice and cooked shrimp in the food prep area at room temperature and without proper cooling methods such as an ice
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bath. At the time of the inspection, about 7 lbs of cooked white rice was at 57f, and about 10 lbs of cooked breaded shrimp was at 76f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always use adequate cooling methods to cool all tcs foods properly. The manager discarded the product during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: 3-501. 16(a:1) observed inadequate hot holding temperatures for a variety of tcs foods in the food prep area; observed about 20 lbs of cooked beef at 64f, about 20 lbs of cooked chicken at 78f, and about 10 lbs of cooked egg rolls at 52f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain an adequate hot holding temperature of 135f or above at all times. The manager discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued in consolidation with violation #20 7-38-005.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed spices out of the original packaging and in containers located by the wok station and without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all spice containers.
45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-502. 13 observed cardboard being reused as a floor and shelf liner in the food prep area. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-904. 11 observed food storage containers being stored in the outside backyard. Instructed to store all food containers in the food prep area in order to avoid any possible contamination.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated food spills and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, bulk containers, crates, and sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17 observed no covered receptacle inside the rear toilet room and the customer dining area toilet room. Instructed to provide covered receptacles for all toilet rooms.
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed accumulated grease on the outside grease dumpster and on the ground around the grease dumpster. Instructed to remove grease on the outside dumpster lid and ground area. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed food spills on walls in prep areas, food spills, grease buildup, and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Source:
chicago.gov
