AMARIT RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON MISO SOYBEAN PASTE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNSAFE OR ADULTERATED FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF MISO SOYBEAN ($30.50). OBSERVED BULGING CANS OF BAMBOO SHOOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD BULGING CANS, HEAVILY DENTED CANS, OR CANS DENTED AT SEEM. MANAGER DISCARDED 25 POUNDS O BAMBOO SHOOT ($60). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. MANAGER DISCARED 3 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE AND 20 POUNDS OF LEAFY GREENS ($64). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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.

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

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW FOR ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 ROACH IN KITCHEN ON DISH MACHINE AND ONE ROACH IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREAS ACCORDINGLY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. WATER WAS STORED IN A CATCH BUCKET. STAFF COULD NOT MOVE BUCKET WITHOUT NON POTABLE WATER DRIPPING ON AND CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO AVOID COMTAMINATION OF NON POTABLE WATER. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND EGGPLANT AND 2 POUNDS OF SHRIMP ($22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP AROUND DISH MACHINE, AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED SURFACES

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THE FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THE FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

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.