BQ AFROROOT CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED GOAT INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED AT SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,FOOD WAS COOKED ON 8-17-17 AT 11:30 PM AND LEFT OUT TO COOL THE PRODUCTS PER MANAGER STATEMENT. PRESENTLY GOAT MEAT AT TEMP OF 75.6F,79.1F AND 80F. FOUND 6 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS ON TOP THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 72.1F.FOOD WAS LEFETED OUT ALL NIGHT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 60,VALUE 259. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SMALL FLIES ON SITE:KITCHEN, DRY FOOD STORAGE,DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT,OVER 20 SMALL FLIES.ONE BEE AT LIGHT BULB AND TWO HOUSE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND REAR DOOR OPENED(DUE TO AIR CONDITION BROKEN) AND NO SCREEN DOOR PROVIDED.OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS THOUGHT THE PREMISES(UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,FIRST FLOOR STORAGE UNDER THE SHELVES AND ON TOP THE BOXES AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT).UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR AT STORAGE IN BASEMENT WERE NUMEROUS OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON FLOOR.NEED TO REMOVE FLIES,DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.MUST ELEVATE CONTAINER 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO BE ABLE TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS. KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSE 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-17-16,REPORT #1734311 #33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES,DEEP FRYER AND RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN. #35-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT. #45-MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION TODAY 8-18-17 OBSERVED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ALL OTHER SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: GRIMES ON WINDOW LEDGE BY THE STOVE,GRIME ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERRS IN BASEMENT,NEED 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: SWEEP DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE METAL SHELF INSIDE STORAGE FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDED.BURNED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE BY THE STAIRCASE AND INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE CONTAINERS AREA STORED,MUST PROVIDE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDED.BURNED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE BY THE STAIRCASE AND INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE CONTAINERS AREA STORED,MUST PROVIDE.

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.