BQ AFROROOT CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED SOUP MIXED WITH VARIOUS KIND OF MEAT:GOAT,BEEF,CHICKEN ETC.AT TEMP OF 63.2F TO 64.7F. SOUP WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT PER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATEMENT,FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25,VALUE 115. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A FAUCET,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HUSBAND ABLE TO RE-INSTALL FAUCET.ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND BOTH WASHROOMS,OBSERVED MEN CUSTOMERS COMING OUT WITHOUT HAND WASHING OR HANDS DRIPPING WATER ON FLOOR.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-13,REPORT #1235960 #34- OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR TILES TO WALLS THROUGHOUT. #35- OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL/WALL. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. #38- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. @41- BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, BAGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS COVERED WITH FOOD SPILLAGE,DEBRIS AND RUST. OBSERVED OPENED FOOD(DRY FOOD:FLOUR),ITEMS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE:DRY FOOD ,KNIFE,USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND USED HAND SIFTER TO SIFT DRY FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PREP TABLE AND OTHER ITEMS OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS,FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER O-IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,GRIMES ON SHELVES,THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,CORNERS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.