CHICKEN HUT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD IN 55 GALLON CONTAINERS AT 68 DEGREES F IN WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80 LBS OF CHICKEN WORTH 400 LBS. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION #44 FROM REPORT #1951062 DATED 8/23/16 NOT CORRECTED: SEVERAL CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH AREA TO UTILIZE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. OPERATOR WAS INSTRUCTED DURING INSPECTION TO DISCONTINUE ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE THIS AREA. 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: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING CARDBOARD TO LINE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT WHILE PREPPING PITA BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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.