ANNA PURANA FAST FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING THE DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS WITH A SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LESS THAN 50 PPM CHLORINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF AT LEAST 50PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED POTATOES AND PEAS IN SAUCE, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS EXCEEDING THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE AND ALSO OBSERVED FOODS WITHOUT A DATE OR DAY ON THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT LABELLED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS PROPERLY.

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON THE SUGARCANE STALKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON THE BOXES OF POTATOES IN THE STORAGE AREA TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE CAN OPENER AND ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE FLOOR MIXER AND FLOUR STORAGE AREA IN THE FIRST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD MICE ON THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED DEAD AND LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE GLUEBOARD BEHIND THE BASEMENT PREP FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GLUEBOARDS CONTAINING DEAD INSECTS. MUST REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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 PACKAGED FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS ALSO BEING USED TO SERVE ICE FOR DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE ICE CAN ONLY BE USED FOR A SINGLE PURPOSE AND CANNOT BE USED FOR DRINKS IF BEING USED TO KEEP FOODS COLD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC MILK JUGS BEING REUSED TO STORE MILK AND SUGAR MIXTURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE THE PLASTIC MILK JUGS. ALSO OBSERVED SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE THESE FOIL PANS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE TAKE OUT ITEMS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES NOT STORED INVERTED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH PROJECTIONS AND CREVICES WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE NOT PREVENTING THE RECONTAMINATION OF DIRTY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND PREVENTING THE MACHINE FROM PERFORMING ITS INTENDED FUNCTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL VISIBLE DEBRIS.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FLOOR MIXER, GAS LINES BEHIND THE STOVES, STOVES AND FLAT TOP GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT STAIRCASES AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

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: CLEAN THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF ALL FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASHES. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MJST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MJST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.