ASIA BUFFET AND GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 25lbs OF UNCOOKED FISH AT 52.7F, 35lbs OF RAW SHRIMPS AT 45.8F, AND 20lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80lbs AT A TOTAL COST OF $650. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #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: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 59.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #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: OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

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 PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.