BIRDMAN RAMEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AND ICE STATION WITH NO HANDSINK. A HANDWASH SINK IS NEEDED IN THIS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK IN PREP AREA THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR REMOVE ICE BIN AND WATER DISPENSER AND CAP OFF WATERLINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 48.9 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WALK-IN COOLER SERVICED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED NO LOCK ON WEST EXIT DOOR TO SHARED WASHROOM (WASHROOMS ARE SHARED WITH NEIGHBORHING BUSINESS). ALSO NOTED NO LOCK ON BASEMENT DISHROOM/FOOD PREP AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD WILL BE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT BUSINESS AND FOOD PREP AREAS BY INSTALLING LOCKS ON DOORS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SURFACES BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SURFACES BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.