ASADITO TAQUERIA/WOK N BAO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: TO VOID HANDWASHING IN THE DUMP SINK MUST REMOVE THE PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM THE BAR DUMP SINK AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE "WOK N BAO" SIDE. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED RIBEYE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F TO 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE COOKING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ANY PLUMBING FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN, DISHWASHING, AND BAR AREAS. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES AT 80F-86F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY THAT MEETS PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING PLASTIC AND RAGS TO PLUG THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF PLASTIC/RAGS AND REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS OR PROVIDE APPROVED DRAIN STOPPERS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING PLASTIC AND RAGS TO PLUG THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF PLASTIC/RAGS AND REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS OR PROVIDE APPROVED DRAIN STOPPERS.

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.