BAI CAFE, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND DRUM STICK ON TRAYS ON TOP THE PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 112F TO 115F,LARGE COOKED POTATOES CAKE STORED INSIDE A COVERED PAN, COOKED YESTERDAY AT TEMP OF 82F TO 85F;COOKED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS,ONIONS ETC AT TEMP OF 70.5F,CHICKEN BROTH WITH PASTA AND VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 56.1F TO 56.3F;THE LAST THREE FOOD ITEMS WERE COOKED ON 10-7-11, AT 9:00AM PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 10 VALUE 15.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074478-14

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FOUR COSTUMERS COMING IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN TO WASH HANDS IN EXPOSED HAND SINK;ONE OF THE COSTUMER WASHED IS HANDS,IS MOUTH,PUT ON HAND FULL WATER IN IS MOUTH STARTING TO GURGLE A SPIT IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK , WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD FOR OTHER COSTUMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR STAFF TO WASH HANDS,CUSTOMERS MUST USE WASHROOM WASHBOWL.CRITICAL VIOLATION;7-38-030 H000074479-15

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED(NO SCREEN DOOR PROVIDED),ALSO OBSERVED ORANGE GLUE STICK HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA,WITH DEAD FLIES ON IT.DOOR WAS CLOSED UPON MY REQUEST,AND RECOMMENDED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES OR PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.ORANGE GLUE STICK REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL ADVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074478-14

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PROPERLY STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE UNUSED DISPLAY CASE,DINING AREA, USED FOR CUSTOMERS(INVERT THEM).

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSED.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALSO PROVIDE STEM THERMOTHER FOR THE COOK.

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ANYONE ENTERING IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ANYONE ENTERING IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.