11 DINING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH PINK AND YELLOW RESIDUE. MJUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,POTATOES AND RICE) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 105F - 110F LOCATED AT PITA HEAVEN STATION IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500 AT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED TOFU) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SUSHI ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER THAWING FISH IN VACUUM PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND PREPACKAGED SUSHI WITHOUT ANY LABEL AT I LOVE SUSHI STATION. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO ALLERGEN LABEL ON PREPACKAGED SUSHI. MUST PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 400-500 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE (150), UNDER BURGER JOINT FRONT FOOD PREP STATION (70), UNDER SWITCHING STATION FRONT SINGLE USE DISPOSABLES STORAGE (40),UNDER I LOVE SUSHI FRONT FOOD PREP STATION (60),UNDER FRONT PREP BURGER JOINT STATION (65). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 400-500 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE (150), UNDER BURGER JOINT FRONT FOOD PREP STATION (70), UNDER SWITCHING STATION FRONT SINGLE USE DISPOSABLES STORAGE (40),UNDER I LOVE SUSHI FRONT FOOD PREP STATION (60),UNDER FRONT PREP BURGER JOINT STATION (65). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.