SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW CHOP SUEY RESTAURANT.

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9119 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 1, 2013 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 1
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 25
2013
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER GOING OUTSIDE,TAKING ON PHONE WHILE COOKING,PREPPING RAW CHICKEN/MULTIPLE TASKS.AND NEVER WASHED HANDS .INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS -CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING FOOD PANS OUT AND STORING THEM TO BE USED LATER WITH CLEAR WATER.MANAGER NOT WASHING,RINSING,AND SANITIZING FOOD PANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED/CHLORINE-100PPM.3-COMP SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP DURING INSPECTION-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES,IE 19 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR,AND REAR FREEZER,21,BEHIND SOFA,IN FURNACE ROOM,ON PALLETS,BETWEEN REAR STORAGE TABLE,FRONT CLOSET, AND BASEMENT STAIRS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS,CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO STORAGE CONTAINER/LID PROVIDED FOR LARGE OPEN BAG OF RICE.MUST PROVIDE.ALSO MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FEB 10
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN DEBRIS AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.

FEB 3
2012
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,23 DROPPINGS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR,AND IN FURNANCE ROOM. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNER AND BOTTOM SIDES OF DOOR.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND REPAIR REAR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT,AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.

FEB 14
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDER FRYERS FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN WALL VENTS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD AND IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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MAY 10
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABLE PRODUCT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS (CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS) AND SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST RE-ATTACH LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA.

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