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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT FRONT SERVER STATION, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 117.4F, CHOPPED COOKED POTATOES, 5LBS, AT VALUE OF $4.00 91.2F, FISH CAKES, 4LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 9 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $9.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THE FOLLOWING AREAS HAD A TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN 73.4F TO 80.1F: FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS: 73.4F HAND WASHING SINKS FOR TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS: 73.4F SINKS 1,2 & 3 AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING: 80.1F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 85F AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN USE, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE WALL OF THE FOUNDATION IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS LEAKING DURING RAIN FALL. MUST REPAIR CRACK TO PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.