BQ AFROROOT CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS LEFT OUT ON THE PREP TABLE: CONTAINER OF FISH AT 94.2F, CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 95.6F, RICE AT 90.1F, TWO CONTAINERS OF FISH TAILS AT 69.9, AND A CONTAINER OF GOAT MEAT 66.2F. FOUND A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF AT 56.2 AND A RAW CONTAINER OF GOAT AT 60.2 IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SPONGE AND SOAP, THEN RINSING DISHES IN THE SAME SINK, AND THEN PLACING THE DISHES ON THE CLEAN DRYING RACK. MANAGER PURCHASED SANTIZING SOLUTION FROM THE STORE DURING THE INSPECTION. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM) AND ALL DISHES PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED ON THE DRY RACK WERE PROPERLY RE-WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN FILLED WITH DIRTY POTS AND PANS WITH BOXES OBSTRUCTING THE FRONT OF THE SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS OR DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGER REMOVED DIRTY DISHES FROM HAND SINK, AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK AND BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND OLD EQUIPMENT, BEHIND BOXES & CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER THE STAIRS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND ON TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE 1ST FLOOR, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, APPROXIMATELY 2 DROPPINGS IN THE HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE WASHROOMS, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. MISSING INFORMATION IN THE LOG BOOK FROM THE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER; MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION, MSDS, AND DETAILED MAP OF THE BAITS ETC. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROPER DOOR SWEEP TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE WALLS AND DOOR THAT LEAD TO THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK SOILED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND DOORS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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: BURNT AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VARIOUS LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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.