DIM DIM FOOD INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO LARGE TEA LEAVES STRAINER LOCATED INSIDE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TEA LEAVES STRAINER FROM INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING PER CITY CODE. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID STRAINER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE LARGE MIXERS, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, FOOD EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, LARGE MIXERS, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD ITEMS FROM SAID AREA AND CEASE FOOD PREPARTION IN BASEMENT AT THIS TIME. ALSO, NOTED TWO DOZEN READY TO EAT BAKERY PASTRIES OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE ON TOP OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD NOR PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS USED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS/FOOD EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO RINSE WASTE WATER FROM DIRTY MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO USE DESIGNATED UTILITY SINK TO RINSE MOP HEAD USED FOR CLEANING AND OR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY OPERATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDS TO BE MOVED OVER TO PERMIT INSTALLATION OF METAL DRAINBOARD.

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: INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDS TO BE MOVED OVER TO PERMIT INSTALLATION OF METAL DRAINBOARD.

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.