PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED TOFU AT 47F, POT STICKERS AT 61F, SHRIMP AT 46F, CHICKEN AT 44F, PORK AT 45F, SQUID AT 45F, AND EGG ROLLS AT 53F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F, AND THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, STORAGE AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 8 DROPPINGS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE CARPETED DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WEST DINING ROOM, AND 90 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BENEATH THE STAIRCASE, AROUND THE OLD HOT WATER HEATER, IN THE EMPTY STORAGE ROOM AND ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2617166 ON 5/8/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE. BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 58 - NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D)--- NOTED FOODS BEING DISPENSED IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND COUNTER IE: HOT SOUP, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE ALL FOODS TO THE KITCHEN PREP.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14---- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SEALANT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE POOLING OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED FOODS BEING DISPENSED IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND COUNTER IE: HOT SOUP, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE ALL FOODS TO THE KITCHEN PREP.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE BELOW MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.1F, SHRIMP AT 47.1, SCALLOPS AT 50F, BEEF AT 44.9F. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS ASSORTED FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS. COOKS LINE COOLER NOTED AT 46.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 47.1F. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOTED AT 49.2F WITH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 54.1F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED IN-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT THE HOT HOLDING RICE CONTAINER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 122.F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A GRIP ON KNIVES ON COOKS LINE OR AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE WHITE, TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR UNDER THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. WATER TURNED OFF BECAUSE SINK IS UNABLE TO DRAIN. A PLUMBER WAS NOTIFIED AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION, REPAIRED THE SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SEALANT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE POOLING OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591190 ON 3-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47-OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.#57--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS ETC.)WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS)ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.OBSERVED THE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK DISCONNECTED AND EXCESSIVELY LEAKING ONTO CONTAINER WHEN IT IS BEING USED.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBING SERVICE FOR REPAIR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPERTOWELS AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHITE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE,WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN CLUTTERED ROOM IN FRONT OF THE STAIRCASE IN SAME BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR OF PREP LINE COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING WOK STATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED BROKEN METAL BOARDS AND EQUIPMENTS STORED IN SMALL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND SEAL NOTOCEABLE OPENINGS ON THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2573508 DATED:03/30/2023 #47--4-101.19: OBSERVED CABINET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CABINET. #47--4-501.11: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG WHICH ADEQUATELY FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE ARE 3 DRAIN PLUGS WHICH FIT. #55--6-201.13: OBSERVED PARTS OF BASE COVING MISSING IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASE COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/18/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRANSFER READY TO EAT NOODLES FROM STRAINER TO PLATE USING BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES UTILIZE UTENSILS AND GLOVES TO ENSURE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT DRAINING. WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK SAT FOR OVER 10 MINUTES AND DID NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN BY ENSURING THE SINK PROPERLY DRAINS. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOAD BEING USED AS LINING IN INACTIVE OVEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS BEING UTILIZED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CABINET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CABINET.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG WHICH ADEQUATELY FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE ARE 3 DRAIN PLUGS WHICH FIT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PARTS OF BASE COVING MISSING IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASE COVING.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AN ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT, NOTED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 66.0F/65.4F/61.7F/63.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL WEIGHT 320 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $1200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AN ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA. ALSO, FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN BEHIND CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES INTO KNIFE RACK, NOTED SOME KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (OYSTER SAUCE) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, SAME AS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR OUTSIDE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY THAT IS CURRENTLY SERVING THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM THE CURRENT PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH IDPH CERTIFICATES, LOCATION OF ALL TRAPS AND MONITORS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2321181 ON 11/6/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE PLASTIC STORAGE LOCKERS USED TO STORE BAGS OF CORN STARCH AND FLOUR, ON THE STEEL DUNNAGE RACKS USED TO STORE THE PLASTIC STORAGE LOCKERS OFF OF THE GROUND, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2321181 ON 11/6/19: 55 - OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASHING AREA AND AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.