CHINESE COMMUNITY CENTER OF CHICAGO

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 2-401.11: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN GLASS JAR ABOVE MEAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND REFRAIN FROM DOING SO OVER FOOD ITEMS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL NEAR THE DOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA LEADING INTO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING WITH EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 2-401.11: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN GLASS JAR ABOVE MEAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND REFRAIN FROM DOING SO OVER FOOD ITEMS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELF NEXT TO THE THREE-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CORNER OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER, UNDER THE SHELF WITH THE BOXES OF HINGES CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE TABLE AND THREE DOOR COOLER OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA, AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, AND UNDER THE CHAIRS IN THE SEATING AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. THE SURFACES THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON WERE THE LID TO A DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINER ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WAREWASHING SINK IS NOW IN COMPLIANCE, BUT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE AREA IS STILL NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY APPROVED EXTENSION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WAREWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL NEAR THE DOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA LEADING INTO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING WITH EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN GLASS JAR ABOVE MEAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND REFRAIN FROM DOING SO OVER FOOD ITEMS.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS WITH GLOVES, WIPE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THEN PREPARE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH BARE HANDS WITH SOAP AND USE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AND THEN PUT ON NEW GLOVES BEFORE PREPARING FOOD, REFRAIN FROM WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE WAREWASHING SINKS WITHOUT SETTING HAVING SANITIZER COMPARTMENT SET UP AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PROPERLY SET UP THE WAREWASHING SINK, TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELF NEXT TO THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CORNER OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER, UNDER THE SHELF WITH THE BOXES OF HINGES CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE TABLE AND THREE DOOR COOLER OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA, AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, AND UNDER THE CHAIRS IN THE SEATING AREA NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. THE SURFACES THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON WERE THE LID TO A DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINER AND ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE WAREWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND NONFOOD EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQURIED TO USE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WAREWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE SIDE WALL NEAR THE DOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA LEADING INTO THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING WITH EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AQEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVE THE GREASE TRAP AND THE CONNECTING PIPE NEXT TO THE WAREWASHING SINK ENCRUSTED WITH A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ONLY WASH AND RINSE METAL BOWLS. THE ONLY COMPARTMENT THAT WAS SET UP WAS THE WASH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE DISHWASHING SINK AND ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF RATS. APPROXIMATLEY 200 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT, DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, SURROUNDING THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER & COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK, UNDER THE MOP SINK ONTHE FIRST FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STAIRCASE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA, ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE WALL HEATERS, ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP OF A CHAIR. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE INSIDE OF THE OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 5-6 ANTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE THE GREASE TRAP AND THE CONNECTING PIPE NEXT TO THE WAREWASHING SINK ENCRUSTED WITH A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CKEANING TO REMOVEE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE SHEVLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TOILET AND UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANANGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THAT TOP OF FOOD COOLING EQUIPMENT IS COVERED WITH GREASE AND DUST,REQUIRED CLEANING AND MAINTAINED CLEANING

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WHERE TILES ARE MISSING OR BROKEN ALSO OBERVED THAT FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IS COVERED WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. NECESSERY TO PROVIDE CLEANING AND MAINTAINING CLEAN AREA BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.