DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH SINKS DURING INSPECTION.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WITH DEBRIS ALL OVER THE SURROUNDING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION. SURROUNDING AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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: DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXTRA BIG POTS,PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT OR DISH MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BIG POTS AND PANS,REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES THAT FITS THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER SINK. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED AROUND THE RIM OF (ONE OUT OF TWO CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT),AND LID NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID AND REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER.

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 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE LID OF (ONE OUT OF TWO) CHEST FREEZER WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE OR REPLACE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE LID OF (ONE OUT OF TWO) CHEST FREEZER WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE OR REPLACE.

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.