DIB SUSHI BAR AND THAI CUISINE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TOFU AT 44-53F IN THE COOLER AND ON THE PREP TABLE IN A CONTAINER WITH ICE. OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE AND KIMCHI MIXTURE AT 45F, AND EGGS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $65. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED POTENTIAL SOURCE OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF 2 OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED A BAG OF RAW CHICKEN STORED IN CONTACT WITH A BAG OF COOKED CHICKEN AND STORED ABOVE BAGS OF COOKED CHICKEN. ALSO OBSERVED RAW PORK AND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS AND RAW VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RAW FOODS MUST BE STORED BELOW COOKED FOODS AND VEGETABLES AND THAT RAW POULTRY SHOULD ALWAYS BE STORED ON THE LOWEST SHELF OF THE COOLERS. MUST ORGANIZE ALL REFRIGERATORS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

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: OBSERVED KNIFES STORED BETWEEN THE NEWSPAPER BEHIND THE PIPPE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,(SOUTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFES STORED BETWEEN THE NEWSPAPER BEHIND THE PIPPE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,(SOUTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

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.