PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
BONSAI CAFE & LOUNGE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 28, 2012
License Re-Inspection
License #2134411
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 28, 2012. The inspection type was "License Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 164F. MUST REACH 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 164F. MUST REACH 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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