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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL AND WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 4 LAYER OF 30 EACH OF FRESH EGGS STORED ON SHELF IN PREP AREA, AT TEMP OF 63.9F TO 70F. FOUND FRESH SPROUT IN WATER ON SHELVES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 58.1F. MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: TEN LIVE ADULTS ROACHES IN PREP AREA: ON SHELVES, AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER. ALSO BABIES ROACHES(5 LIVE), AND ANTS(10) AT EAST WALL ABOVE AND BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO ON TOP PREP CUTTING BOARD THAT WAS ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE ROACHES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 YELLOW GLUE STICKS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES, SHELVES ETC. FILLED WITH INSECTS, STUCK ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR PROPER DEVICE USED IN KITCHEN.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RELOCATE

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER.REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE SOUTH WINDOW IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED,HOLES,CREVICES ON WALL IN THE KITCHEN(THROUGOUT)SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTHAND EASILY CLEANBLE

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED,HOLES,CREVICES ON WALL IN THE KITCHEN(THROUGOUT)SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTHAND EASILY CLEANBLE

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.