FAIZA CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOR HANDWASHING IN FRONT OF SAID SINK A LARGE SHELF WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS COVERING HANDWASHING SINK,INSIDE THE BOWL STORED PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS FROM INSIDE THE SAID SINK.AND RELOCATED SHELF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP PROVIDED. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND A LARGE PAN BY THE PREP TABLE WITH THREE KIND OF COOKED FOOD INSIDE:CARROTS WITH RICE AT TEMP OF 129.6F;RICE AT TEMP OF124.9F AND COOKED MEAT WITH BONE 91.2F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25,VALUE 150. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED PIECES OF RAW BEEF STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 50.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW .FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE POUNDS 10,VALUE 60. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

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: OVER 60 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE KITCKEN ON WALLS,BOXES, INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 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.

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.

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.