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

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11- NOTED BUSINESS MAKES HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM C.D.P.H FOR YOGURT MAKING AND MAINTAIN APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 8-103.11- NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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: 6-202.15- REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOTED WITH METAL SCREEN THAT HAS LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SIDES OF THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR ON ALL SIDES.

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: 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A)(C)- ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND SMALL PREP ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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: 4-101.19- WOODEN SHELVING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH MACHINE IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. WOOD IS ROTTED, CRACKED, BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TINFOIL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

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.