DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GOMET(CHOPPED COLLARD GREENS SAUTED WITH ONIONS, GARLIC ETC) AT TEMP OF 60F TO 70.6F; KAY SEERENA CARROT TIBS(COOKED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH COOKED ONIONS AND GARLIC)AT TEMP OF 73.4 TO 77.8F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED.MANAGER STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKED ON 4-10-12.COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 93, VALUE 350.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77792-16

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS. IN FRONT OF IT A SHELF WITH JUICE BOXES WITH POP GUN ATTACHED UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AND TWO RED TANKS(CARBON DIOXIDE) THAT ARE USED FOR POP DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED TO RE LOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED, TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77793-17

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-7-2011 NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. WE OBSERVED(MANAGERS AND I)FRAMED SUMMARY REPORT LOCATED BEHIND THE SCREEN OF THE CASHIER.NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B) HOOOO77794-18

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALONG WALLS ANA CORNERS,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: REPAIR WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THE FAUCET NECK AT SAID SINK.

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.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE:OBSERVED 5 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON TOP THE WALL LEDGE FOUND A RED MARLBORO EMPTY BOX IN SIDE THE LADIES CHANGE ROOM UNDER THE HANGING CLEAN UNIFORMS.INSTRUCTED TO SMOKE OUTSIDE 15 FEET FROM DOORS AND WINDOWS.SECOND OFFENSE(FIST OFFENSE 9-26-2011). CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 HOOOO77792-16

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE:OBSERVED 5 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON TOP THE WALL LEDGE FOUND A RED MARLBORO EMPTY BOX IN SIDE THE LADIES CHANGE ROOM UNDER THE HANGING CLEAN UNIFORMS.INSTRUCTED TO SMOKE OUTSIDE 15 FEET FROM DOORS AND WINDOWS.SECOND OFFENSE(FIST OFFENSE 9-26-2011). CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 HOOOO77792-16