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

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SPONGE AND SOAP, THEN RINSING DISHES IN 3RD COMPARTMENT, AND THEN PLACING THE DISHES ON THE CLEAN DRYING RACK WITHOUT SANITZING IN THE DISHMACHINE OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES ALL DISHES WASHED AND RINSED MUST BE SANITIZED USING THE DISHMACHINE OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED PROPERLY WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM) AND ALL DISHES PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED ON THE DRY RACK WERE PROPERLY RE-WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE OBSERVED AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 85.1F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN, AND 83.0F AT BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED STAFF TO NOT USE HOT WATER (EXCEPT FOR HANDWASHING)UNTIL I FINISHED THE INSPECTION; THE HOT WATER REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 110F BY END OF INSPECTION IN ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. THE HOT WATER HEATER ON PREMISES IS A 67 GALLON TANK. PREMISES NEEDS TO RE-EVALUATE HOT WATER TANK TO ACCOMADATE ALL SINKS ON PREMISES.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE HOLE TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE HOLE TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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.