Report date: Feb 21, 2024
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices. Observed food handler performing multiple tasks cleaning prep table then immediately changed soiled gloves then returned to prepare foods on the stove and no handwashing. Must wash hands at every
possible contamination. Manager corrected the issue. Priority violation 7-38-010,citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at hand sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no liquid hand soap available at the handwashing sink while dishes were actively being washed located at the rear dishwashing room. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed raw fish salmon being stored directly next to cooked eggplant and cooked beef stew in the cooks 2 door stand-up cooler. Instructed to properly protect cooked said foods from raw animal origin foods during storage. Manager voluntarily discarded container of egg plant and container of beef stew at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed cooked chick peas at 46. 9f,cooked chicken at 46. 2f,cooked lamb at 46. 4f and improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods)observed inside the 2 door stand-up cooler in the main kitchen prep area yogurt at 50. 8 f and rice pudding at 50. 0 f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 60#'s of food worth $550. 00. Instructed management to cold hold all (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed the 2 door stand-up cooler in the main kitchen prep area with an air temperature of 50. 0f. The cooler was used to store (tcs foods) such as yogurt and rice puddings etc. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler at 41f or colder at all times. Management immediately notified refrigeration repair service at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside the hummus refrigerator located behind the front service counter. Instructed to provide and maintain an accurate,working visible thermometer in refrigeration unit.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers in basement dry storage rack without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed stained cutting boards in the first floor and basement prep areas. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean the main kitchen storage racks to remove dust build-up debris and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to re-grout floor tiles with deep seams throughout the rear dishwashing room and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners especially behind the cooking equipments to remove all food splashed debris and detail clean walls and ceiling section at side north west prep area with accumulation of dusts.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to detail clean the main kitchen exhaust hoods/filters to remove accumulation of hanging grease build-up and maintain.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and maintain certificate on site as required.
61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: previous inspection report summary from (3/29/2023) was not displayed for the public to view. Today's inspection report summary was issued and displayed and visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b), citation issued.
Source:
chicago.gov
