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ANNA PURANA FAST FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ANNA PURANA FAST FOOD (AKA: ANNAPURNA FAST FOOD) 2600 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
September 13, 2021 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection License #2718296
15
Total Violations
5
Critical
1
Major
9
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

15
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DIRTY DISHES INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT JUICE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS FOR ANY PURPOSES EXCEPT FOR HAND WASHING. ALSO OBSERVED USED TONGS STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY DIRTY UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 REMOVE THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD AND LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE GLUEBOARD ABOVE THE MOP SINK. 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.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 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.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11 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.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 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.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.14 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 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. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE SOILED BUS TRAYS USED INSIDE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 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. CLEAN THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND SPLASHES. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 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.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2528755 ON 8/30/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 125 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND ON THE WALLS TO THE BASEMENT AND ON CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES AND IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. FLY ACTIVITY HAS INCREASED SINCE THE INSPECTION ON 8/30/21. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2528755 ON 8/30/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 125 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND ON THE WALLS TO THE BASEMENT AND ON CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES AND IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND DINING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. FLY ACTIVITY HAS INCREASED SINCE THE INSPECTION ON 8/30/21. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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