CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND TALL REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. 52.0F BY INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND 49.3 BY MY THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLYN HOLDS THE REQUIRED TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) OWNER CLEANED THE COMPRESSOR AND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WENT DOWN TO 39.7F

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 46.5F-53.2F AND INCLUDED SHRIMP, CUT TOMATOES, EGGPLANT, TOFU, MAYONNAISE, GARLIC PASTE, CREAM AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF, AN APPROXIMATE COMBINED WEIGHT OF 10LBS. VALUED AT $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)

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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING (0PPM/CHLORINE.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-9240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY FOR THE UNIT TO BE REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 REPAIRMAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND FIXED UNIT DURING THE INPUTING OF THE REPORT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. LOWER PART OF PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.

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: MUST FIX DAMAGED/PEELING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA (BY THE 1-COMP. SINK.)

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND BOTH 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA.

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.