DIM DIM FOOD INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: 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: 3-303.12: 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: 2-402.11: 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: 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.