CHANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous foods in walk in and in lower interiors of prep coolers without proper labels. Observed dry storage items throughout kitchen without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must label all dry storage good with name. Must maintain same.

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: Observed excessive ice accumulation in freezer in rear prep and in basement. Must defrost 2 freezers, remove ice accumulation, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelves in rear prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed ice chest freezer in rear with excessive rust inside. Must remove rust or paint interior of ice chest. Must maintain same.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed several areas of basement dry storage area without holes in the ceiling. Must seal all holes to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed several areas of basement dry storage area without holes in the ceiling. Must seal all holes to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.