NEW CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SINK BLOCKED BY BULK CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM IN HALL AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVDED PAPER TOWELS AND MADE BASEMENT HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOKS). CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINKS FIXED SO THEY ARE DRAINING PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. (AN ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AND THREE COMP SINK ARE ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN). OWNER CALLED A PLUMBER WHO STATED HE WOULD BE OUT IN AN HOUR TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOKS). CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: STILL FINDING MOUSE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VISIBLE DROPPINGS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION REQUEST.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: #38 A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING AT THE ELBOW WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE SINK; THE PIPE IS DETACHED FROM THE ELBOW; MUST REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR THE CLAMS ON PREMISES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT; INSTRUCTED THAT THE SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS GONE (USED/COOKED) AND THEN KEPT IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF TWO POUNDS OF CLAMS OBSERVED ON PREMISES VALUE $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B2)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: RODENT INFESTATION AS DESCRIBED: FOUND MORE THAN 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, ON THE LEDGE UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMP SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT ON THE WALL LEDGE. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. OWNER ON DUTY HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED AUGUST 21, 2015. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED JUNE 8, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. REPORT WAS FILED AWAY WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 8, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #45 FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET #33 EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR CRACKS AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38 A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. #43 ICE MACHINE AROUND DOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, FRYERS), CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED EQUIPMENT: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, THE FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING AT THE ELBOW WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE SINK; THE PIPE IS DETACHED FROM THE ELBOW; MUST REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CELAN, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SHELVES THROUTH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA INPOOR REPAIR, CRACKS AND PEEING PAINT, STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTE DTO PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE MACHINE AROUND DOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR ONE FAN WHERE MISSING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORED EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: A LARGE OPENING ABOVE THE REAR DOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN IS NOT INSECT PROOFED; MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS OR BIRDS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN. NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES; ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS A RECEIPT FROM SMITHEREEN DATED 9/22/14 WITH THE COMPANY'S STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE NUMBER ON IT; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A BOOK FROM THE COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR ONE FAN WHERE MISSING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORED EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.