AHJOOMAH'S APRON CORP. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WASH WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN THE THREE COMP SINK THAT WAS BEING USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS WAS AT 58.3F. WATER MUST BE BETWEEN 110F AND 120F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate sanitization allows pathogens to survive and multiply, causing cross-contamination and foodborne illness.

Food contact surfaces must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Clean and sanitize: After each use with different raw foods; Between raw and ready-to-eat foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Using approved methods and concentrations.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES AT THE BEGINNING OF MY INSPECTION AT 2:25PM. TEMP OF HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS 48F, TEMP OF SANITIZING WATER AT THREE COMP SINK WAS 58.3F WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE. REPAIRMEN WERE ON SITE IN BASEMENT WORKING ON HOT WATER TANK AND STATED THAT THEY HAD BEEN THERE ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO ESTABLISHMENT DURING MY INSPECTION. AREA SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF VIOLATION AS I BEGAN MY INSPECTION AND FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATED UNITS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN BULK STORAGE UNIT CONTAINING SUGAR AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.