CARBON ON CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(TORTILLAS AND MAKING TACOS), TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURACE, SUCH AS GARBAGE CONTAINER, SWEEP THE FLOOR, MOP THE FLOOR, WASHING DISHES ETC. THEN GLOVED THEIR HANDS AND HANDLED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AND STORING CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZING SOLUTION(CHLORINE)PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIUOS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-10-15,REPORT# 1454163. #32-CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #33-CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35-WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #38-HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY 6-7-16 WE (MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED THE 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: NO HANDLES PROVIDED AT ROLLED UP LID FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT(MIDDLE LID).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE(EAST SIDE).OBSERVED FOAM CUPS INSIDE THE VARIOUS KIND OF SALSA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATIONS BROKEN METAL BASE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY TE DEEP FRYER,PIECES ARE MISSING AND FOOD PARTICLES TUCKED UNDER THE SAID BROKEN METAL SHEET.NEED TO REPLACE INTERIOR BASE AT SAID COOLER. MOP SINK UNSTEADY AND NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN,NOT ABLE TO REMOVE STOPPER.INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT MOP SINK TO A FLOOR DRAIN(UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE).REPLACE STOPPERS. OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING FROM OUTSIDE WALLS ONTO SIDE WALK FORMING PUDDLES OF WATER,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAIN HOSE SUCH DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE PREMISES.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HANDLES PROVIDED AT ROLLED UP LID FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT(MIDDLE LID).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE(EAST SIDE).OBSERVED FOAM CUPS INSIDE THE VARIOUS KIND OF SALSA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATIONS BROKEN METAL BASE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY TE DEEP FRYER,PIECES ARE MISSING AND FOOD PARTICLES TUCKED UNDER THE SAID BROKEN METAL SHEET.NEED TO REPLACE INTERIOR BASE AT SAID COOLER. MOP SINK UNSTEADY AND NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN,NOT ABLE TO REMOVE STOPPER.INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT MOP SINK TO A FLOOR DRAIN(UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE).REPLACE STOPPERS. OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING FROM OUTSIDE WALLS ONTO SIDE WALK FORMING PUDDLES OF WATER,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAIN HOSE SUCH DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE PREMISES.

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.