PEKING MANDARIN RESTAURANT

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATIONS ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING (HAS BEGINNING DATE)WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT EXPIRATION DATES ON TTC FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASHING AREA AND AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PACKING OF BOXES AT REAR OF WEST SIDE OF DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE MASS OF BOXES TO PREVENT A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ADJACENT TO DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) IN THE STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. TEMPERATURE AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION".

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. PORK AT 51.0F, 4 LBS; CHICKEN AT 50.0F, 4 LBS; SHRIMP AT 54.0F, 7 LBS; SCALLOP AT 51.0F, 3 LBS; BEEF AT 50.4F, 3 LBS; AND TOFU AT 51.4,1 LB; INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE TE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $76.00 AND TOTAL 22 LBS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SIDE DOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 0VER 20 INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) IN THE STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP)AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE VULUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE ALSO EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAING QUICKLY.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: AT THIS TIME,OBSERVED ACTIVE DRIPPING OF FOUL SEWAGE WATERS FROM WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT LOCATION WHEN TOILETS ON THE 1ST FLOORS ARE BEING FLUSHED.ALSO,OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SEEPAGE OOZING OUT FROM THE BACK OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX NOT BEING NOT MAINTAINED LOCATED IN SAME BASEMENT CREATING FOUL ODOR AND POOLS OF STANDING WASTE WATERS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REPAIR SEWAGE DISPOSAL ISSUE AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL PRIOR TO RE-OPENING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT OVER 50 LIVE INFANT AND ADULT ROACHES IN MULTIPLE AREAS IN KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREAS CRAWLING ON ENCRUSTED WALLS AND FLOORS,INSIDE THE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE PARTS,CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR WALLS OF WALK-IN-COOLER,BENEATH THE CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP TABLE,BEHIND ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR BENEATH THE TELEVISION KITCHEN AREA,CRAWLING ON INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,CRAWLING ON CRACKS/CREVICES OF INTERIOR OF BOOTH SEATING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOMS,OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEAR WAIT STATION,DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS.ALSO,OVER 100 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLUTTERED 1ST FLOOR REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF THESE AREAS AND SIDE EAST DOOR TO THE PREMISES IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND KITCHEN CORNERS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPINGS,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN,REMOVE UNUSED CARDBOARDS FROM STORAGE SHELVINGS,REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLES THAT ARE WORNED OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICERS, AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENTS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF THE PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPA AREAS/DISHWASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS.ALSO,MUST REPAIR WALLS WITH ROTTED WOOD AND OPENINGS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREAS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASIER CLEANING.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: CAT CAME IN KITCHEN AREA WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED, CAT IS BEING FED BY RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED CATS AND NO OTHER ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED IN RESTAURANT, CAT WAS TAKEN OUT BY EMPLOYEE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED DATED 05/07/2015, REPORT #1537751, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 33 INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, 34 FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, 35 WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, 36 LIGHT TOO DIM REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASES WATTAGE, TO BETTER SEE ALONG WALL AREA, 37 EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, 41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT TOO DIM REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASES WATTAGE, TO BETTER SEE ALONG WALL AREA,

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL FLOOR INISDE WALK-IN COLER AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: TILE COVING NOT MAINTAINED ALONG THE WALLBASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY MISSING COVING AND RESEAL COVING THAT IS SEPARATED FROM WALL. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND SEAL ALL OPENING IN CEILING.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensisl to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor alongs wallbase, under seating booths and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not maintained. Instructed to detail clean light and ventilation covers. Ceiling tile damaged in rear area next to walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.