DIM DIM FOOD INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH A READY TO FOOD ITEM (PORKY STICKY-RICE TAMALE) PACKED IN A TO GO CONTAINER FOR A CONSUMER WITH THEIR BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS'; MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 8-10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE.THE LIVE ROACHES WERE UNDER THE PIPES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A GREEN HOSE HEAD SUBMERGED IN THE BASIN OF THAWING BEEF IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FAUCET HEAD INSTEAD OF HOSE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CONTAINERS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE WOK PREP AREA OF THE KICHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE WOK PREP AREA OF THE KICHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.