CILANTRO AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AFTER BEING TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: KITCHEN/PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DURING INSPECTION. NOTED THE SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A CHAIR, A FOLDING TABLE, AND OTHER ASSORTED STORED ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EGGS AT 59.7F IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER, FRIED TOFU AT 56.1F, STUFFED DUMPLINGS AT 55.2F HELD IN A COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TWO KITCHEN COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 62.6F AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT 62.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AT 59.7F AND FRIED TOFU AT 56.1F. BOTH COOLERS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED AN UNSECURED MESH CURTAIN BEING USED AS A SCREENED DOOR AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT AND NO SCREEN ON THE OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING, ON ALL SIDES, SCREENED DOOR AND ALL OPEN WINDOWS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WITH SCREENS.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING, EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO AND WALKWAY TO THE ALLEY/GARBAGE SUCH AS WOODEN PALLETS,FURNITURE,DEAD POTTED PLANTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

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: WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE EQUIPMENT, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE COOKS LINE WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.---- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----MISSING WALL TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.

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: WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE EQUIPMENT, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE COOKS LINE WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.---- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----MISSING WALL TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.

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.