Food Safety Report: Asal Restaurant, 4748 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

4748 North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, 60630 Illinois, United States

Report date: Dec 17, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 2-201. 11 observed no employee health policy on site for food handlers. Priority foundation no citation issued 7-38-010

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no bodily fluid clean up procedure or kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation no citation issued 7-38-005

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-205. 11 observed only handwashing sink in facility not in operation and poorly maintained. With hot and cold running water. Observed rear prep area, containing walk in cooler, with no convenient or accessible handwashing sink. Install hand sink convenient and accessible to rear prep room. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: 3-501. 13 observed 10lbs of chicken improperly thawing on counter. Instructed to return thawing chicken to walk in cooler to thaw properly.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112 (b)observed all refrigeration units need internal thermometers. Install and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed no pest control log book on site. Must provide proof of licensed 6-501. 111pest control service contract and maintain pest control logbook. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-302. 14 observed no sanitizer test strips for 3 compartment sink. Must provide test sanitizer test strips on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed leaking condition under far right compartment of 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain sink.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: 5-402. 13 observed grease trap located within floor directly in front of the 3 compartment sink in main cooking area actively leaking onto main food prep area floor conveying sewage. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c).

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 noted dumpster onsite without label nor proof of useage by the facility. Instructed to provide contract for garbage disposal company to verify dumpster on site is being serviced.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed certifed food manager needs to show proof of allergen certificate.

Source: chicago.gov