Ruk Sushi & Thai (Milwaukee Ave), 4431 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA, Ruk Sushi & Thai (Milwaukee Ave), 4431 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4431 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60630 Illinois, United States

Report date: Sep 14, 2020
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperature of tcs foods. Observed the following foods at improper temperatures inside of the walk-in cooler: eggs at 464. F, chicken at 47. 7f, tofu at 44. 6f, cream cheese at 47. 5f, and half and half creamer at 48. 2f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 100# of food worth $800. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed the walk-in cooler with an air temperature of 49. 5f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as eggs and cream cheese. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 4 live cockroaches on the wall and floor of the food prep area and in the basement. Also observed 5 live small flies on the wall of the food prep area and outside of the washrooms. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: clean the dead insects inside of the stove and on the floor in the basement.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: detail clean the grease on the interior bottom of the stove and gas lines behind the cooking equipment. Clean the food debris on the door handles and inside the prep coolers and freezers.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: detail clean the dust, food debris and grease on the walls and ceiling of the rear food prep area. Clean the floor throughout the rear prep area and basement.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the heavy grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

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