C'EST BIEN THAI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER ADJUSTING CAP ON HER HEAD, THEN WITH THE BACK OF HER HAND WIPED UNDER THE NOSE AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WENT BACK TO PREP STATION AND CONTINUE TO COOK FOOD (STIRRING FOOD FROM A POT). INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INGREDIENTS IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED ON TOP THE UNIT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND BROKEN SERVING CONTAINER INSIDE THE BULK SUGAR INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES. WHITE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST STORE CUTTING BOARDS ON SHELVES,NOT BEHIND THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD ARE EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,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: WATER ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP/MOP SINK,ALSO AROUND HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.NEED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WATER ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP/MOP SINK,ALSO AROUND HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.NEED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA.

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.