DIB SUSHI BAR AND THAI CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB EACH COOKED SHRIMP AT 68.2F AND COOKED CRAB AT 66.8F IN METAL CONTAINERS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP SITTING ON PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT STATES THE PREPARED FOODS WERE COOLING AND TO BE PREPARED FOR SUSHI ORDER TWO HOURS LATER. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF PREPARED FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS AT A DINING ROOM TABLE WHERE CUSTOMERS PASS TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE WASHROOMS AND NOT AN APPROVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED SLICED GREEN ONIONS AND FRESH RED PEPPERS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF AND TOUCHING THE RAW EGGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IE: COOKED SHRIMP AT 68F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #1933000 ON 6-17-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST REPLACE ALL GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS AND VEGETABLES INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER. REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. RE- CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.#33- CLEAN IN DETAIL, AND REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE COOK LINE/PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP/KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES, MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.#35-: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN OR INSIDE FREEZER. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK AT THE SUSHI BAR. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS. TORN, MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON LEFT SIDE COOKS LINE COOLER, MUST REPLACE.

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: COOKS LINE WOODEN SITTING STOOL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. THROUGHOUT ALL DRY STORAGE AREAS. THROUGHOUT SUSHI BAR. MUST CLEAN ALL 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: WALL BASEBOARD WITH LARGE HOLES, MISSING BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

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: WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY TURN OFF AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SINK TO TURN OFF.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE OR PREPARATION AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE OR PREPARATION AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.