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

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED COOK USING HIS BARE HANDS TO TOP PREPARED FOODS WITH READY TO EAT GARNISH OF CHOPPED GREEN ONION, THEN BEING SERVED. ALSO OBSERVED SERVER PREPARING LEFTOVER FOOD CONTAINERS USING PLASTIC GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS BEFORE THE GLOVE USE. REVIEWED THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES, TO WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING BULK BATTER FOR BREAD.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BLACK/BROWN GRIMES FROM INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OD COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED PIPES BEHIND THE UNITS.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.

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: EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD ON THE COOKS LINE. FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUST ON DOOR OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE, MUST REMOVE.

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: GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,ALSO INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS AT MENTIONED AREA.GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: FLOOR UNDER BAR AND IN BASEMENT UNDER ONION AND BEET STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA:BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND/UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALLS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE STAIR CASE(GOING TO BASEMENT AREA)NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: NO VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON BOTH NOZZLES OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT AND KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REMOVE TAPE. SLOW DRAINING AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON BOTH NOZZLES OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT AND KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REMOVE TAPE. SLOW DRAINING AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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.