BIG 4'S CHOP SUEY

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR STORAGE BINS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER/BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL OUTLET COVERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIPPING FROM PIPE IN MIDDLE AREA OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE AREA AROUND THE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2576120 NOT CORRECTED; #37 OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR CRACKED OPEN AT THE BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF CARROTS AND ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRCUTED TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COOKLINE SHELVING AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST BULIDUP ON WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: WALK IN COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NOTED SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, APRON, GLOVES, AND DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ENTIRE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL DRIP TRAYS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DEBRIS, UNABLE TO OPEN DRIP TRAYS DUE TO EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE, AND AROUND LEGS OF ALL PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. ALL DOORS AND LIGHTSWITCH COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/30/18 REPORT 2213718 NOT CORRECTED. 37 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABLES ON CONTAINERS OF NUTS, CRUSHED NUTS, AND BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 39 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK NEXT TO SMOOTHIE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 41 3-304.14 OBSERVED THE WIPING COTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER CHLORING SANITIZER. 47 4-501.11A OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER FRONT STOVE TOP STORAGE SHELF, AND CARDBOARD BEINU USED AS SHELF LINER ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES UNDER BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL, AND CARDBOARD/CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES. 49 4-601.11 C OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.55 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN FRONT BETWEEN FREEZER, AND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND SMOOTHIE BLENDER, AND REAR BY ELECTRICAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABLES ON CONTAINERS OF NUTS, CRUSHED NUTS, AND BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK NEXT TO SMOOTHIE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED THE WIPING COTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER CHLORING SANITIZER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11A OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER FRONT STOVE TOP STORAGE SHELF, AND CARDBOARD BEINU USED AS SHELF LINER ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES UNDER BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL, AND CARDBOARD/CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 C OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN FRONT BETWEEN FREEZER, AND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND SMOOTHIE BLENDER, AND REAR BY ELECTRICAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.B OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0376 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN ENGLISH. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARD LINING, ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES, AND WIRE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RUSTY SURFACES. LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND AROUND GREASE INTERCEPTOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR AND LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, STAINED AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD MISSING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO SMOOTHIE PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ATTACHED SPLASHGUARD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL KNIFE HOLDERS TO ELIMINATE THE KNIVES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVVE ALL BUILD UP, CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS IN WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20-25 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE SHELF AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT AALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL KNIFE HOLDERS TO ELIMINATE THE KNIVES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OD ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVVE ALL BUILD UP, CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS IN WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.