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BUONA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BUONA 10637 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Restaurant
February 2, 2017 Canvass License #2438033
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLERS. APPROX 6-LBS OF COOKED PASTA MAINTAINED AT 51.8F, 1-LB OF COOKED BEEF AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX COST $ 25.00-CDI 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.
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND NO LABELS ON PREPACKAGED COOKIES AND BROWNIES AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY LABLE WITH THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS ON EACH FOOD ITEM.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP INSIDE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHIN.MUST CLEAN/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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP INSIDE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHIN.MUST CLEAN/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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections