Food Safety Report: Moti Masala Lincoln Park, 2312 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

2312 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, 60614 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 9, 2022
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified food manager on site while tcs food was prepared and served to customers: chicken, lamb, and pizza with different kinds of toppings. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued.

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: employee not washing hands between non-food tasks. Observed employee taking other at front area, keying information on computer handling money/cards, then returned in kitchen pushing away the curtain (with hands) that separates front and kitchen area. Once the pizza was ready, he pushed the pizza with fingers off the spatula into the customer's plate and served it, also observed the same employee no handwashing before donning gloves. Information given on handwashing and glove procedure. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap is provided at only the handwashing sink in the prep area. Soap must be provided at said sink at all the times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food at improper temperature. We observed three large plastic containers with cooked pureed food/sauces or inside the two-door reach-in cooler with the present temperature of the foods: 62. 7f- 64. 7f and 75. 9f, which was cooked on 6-8-22, per employee statement. Cold food must maintain a temp of 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must provide labels on food stored inside coolers with a common name

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 30 rat droppings in basement storage area under shelves. Also over 30 rat droppings at mop sink area. Instructed to clean sanitize and maintain area. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a),citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no pest control log book was provided on-site during the inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c) citation issued.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: plastic single serving at front self service must be inverted to minimize the source of contamination

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed cutting board wrapped with aluminum foil around cutting board at prep cooler in prep area. Remove. Must not use cardboard as a liner for cooler shelving. Surface must be smooth and cleanable, and non-absorbent material

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: soiled cloth curtains in the exit/entrance doorway from the front serving /dining area to the kitchen. Must clean and maintain.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in men's washroom. Present water temp of 68. 9f to 77. 4f. Hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100. 0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed push-button faucet not running long enough for adequate handwashing in men's washroom. Must adjust to allow for adequate handwashing.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must not use cardboard boxes as matting for floors. Matting must be washable/cleanable. Provide rubber matts

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from 8-13-2021; report #2523991. #41) 4-901. 12: noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at the kitchen not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution, especially when not in use. #43)3-304. 12: noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and dishes to prevent dust accumulation. #48) 4-301. 12: noted a large pot unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and to sanitize equipment or remove equipment. (large pots and pans) priority foundation violation:7-42-090, citation issued

Source: chicago.gov