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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS INSIDE MULTIPLE COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOUND INSIDE A TWO-DOOR COOLER A STRAINER OF COOKED BEAN SPROUTS (67.8F), INSIDE ANOTHER TWO-DOOR COOLER: BOWL OF RAW, MARINATED CHICKEN (51.9F), EGG YOLK AND EGGS (50.1F-53.6F) AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER A BOWL OF RAW SHRIMP (65.9F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE WALLS BEHIND THE SHELF OBSERVED WITH A DRIED, BROWNISH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT DICED GREEN ONION ON AN ORDER OF FRIED RICE AND READY TO SERVE THE CONSUMER. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER THUMB INSIDE A TOGO CONTAINER FILLED WITH FRIED RICE, WHILE PLATING FOOD FOR A CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS AT $25 WORTH OF PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INSECT STICKY TRAP DEVICE STORED ABOVE A BOX OF PAPER TOWELS NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS THAT CAN BE CONTAMINATED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY: IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE SHLEVES, COLD HOLDING UNITS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES BY THE WOK STATION AND DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED ONLY TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, INSIDE AND BETWEEN THE FRYERS. OBSERVED THE HANDLES AND INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 68F LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST LOCATED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES, ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND STOVE UNITS NOT BEING USED. INFORMED/INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LONG CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. IN THE MEAN TIME BE SURE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AT LEAST TWO HOURS OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED AS A LINING SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND A COUPLE OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS IT COOULD BE A BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE LINING AND INSIDE OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE,WOK, AND FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(a) MUST DATE MARK RTE AND/OR TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 MUST STORE IN-USE UTENSIL (RICE SCOOP) IN HOT WATER (ABOVE 135*F), NOT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-021.11 MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(c) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES,AND GRILL COVER OF FLOOR FAN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEEN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORDRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMLATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORMS OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS, ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRESH EGGS STORED ABOVE LETTUCE & SPROUTS IN 2-GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; WHITE RICE, EGG ROLLS, AND CRAB RAGOONS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 86F TO 120F. FOOD VALUED AT $51. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST DATE MARK RTE AND/OR TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE IN-USE UTENSIL (RICE SCOOP) IN HOT WATER (ABOVE 135F), NOT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING UNKNOWN WOOD UTENSILS TO CLEAN DIRECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (WOK). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND GRILL COVER OF FLOOR FAN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EGG SHELL CRATES FROM THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, LEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE TOP STAINLESS STEEL SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, NOODLES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINTING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED VENT HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.