C'EST BIEN THAI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW PORK AND RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED CUT FRESH VEGETABLES, PREPARED NOODLES AND READY TO EAT TOFU IN THE TALL THREE DOOR COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE PREPARED CURRY SAUCE. OBSERVED PREPARED, COOKED BROCCOLI STORED NEXT TO AND OVERFLOWING INTO A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE SERVICE LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER: SHRIMP AT 47.1 F, CHICKEN AT 48.4 F, TOFU AT 45.1 F, RAW EGGS AT 49.8, PREPARED BROCCOLI AT 51.2 F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 20 LBS AT A $70.00 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER NOT HOLDING PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 55.4 F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 48.4F INSIDE COOLER. EQUIPMENT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF GARLIC CHILI SAUCE, RICE, AND, AND SPROUTS STORED WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR TORN, IN POOR REPAIR WITH AN OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RODENT PROOF STRIP.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES, LARGE POTS AND PAN STORED IN AN UPWARD POSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHARP METAL EDGES OF THE BAR SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE QUATERNARY SANITIZER IS BEING DISPENSED AND USED FOR TESTING FINAL SANITIZING RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST REMOVE TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL AT THE COOKS LINE 1-DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY SEALED. OBSERVED PEELING FROM THE WALL WITH OPEN SEAMS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS MATS ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS WITH BUILD UP GREASE AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.. ------WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYESS. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYESS. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.