AHJOOMAH'S APRON CORP. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PORK, RICE, BEEF ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATAION 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPCTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR ALL PERSONEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND EQUIPMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLER CUTTING READY TO EAT VEGETABLES WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE THAT IS BUILT UP AT INTERIOR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. EGGS, TOFU, CUT LEAFY GREANS,FRIED CHICKEN WINGS,KIM CHI,CUT WATERMELON,VARIOUS SAUCES,SHRIMP,AND NOODLES. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.0-57.5 DEGREES. ALL FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $733.00 ESTIMATE 560 POUNDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE WALK IN COOLER REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND RAT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND FURNACE ROOM AND BEHIND FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITION. BOARDS ARE VERY DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. BOARD ON REACH IN COOLER AS WELL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND LARGE OVER HEAD WASTE PIPE LEAKING BLACK SEWAGE LIQUID INTO BUCKET AND POOLING INTO CORNER OF FOOD STORAGE BASEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE SEWAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE SEWAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.