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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10 LBS RICE AND PORK POUCHES AT 92.4F, EGG CUSTURED PIES AT 74.4F, CREAM FILLED BUNS AT 72.3, HOT DOG IN A BUNS AT 75.5F, ALL ITEMS STORED ON COUNTER TOP AND DISPLAY CASE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED $80.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CARD BOARD BOXES AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CARD BOARD BOXES AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.

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.