Flying Saucer Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-2-15,REPORT #1567075 #35-REPAIR AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. #38-OBSERVED COUNTER TOP OPEN DEEP FRYER IN USE AND STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. DEEP FRYER MUST BE MOVED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 WE (CERTIFIED MANAGER)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOP WHITE SHELF IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN AND DUCT TAPE IS USED,INSTRUCTED TO PROPER REPAIR /REPLACE SAID SHELF. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING: HOOD,FILTERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LINER USED UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINES WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DIRTY DUCT TAPE USED ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARDS WITH DUCT TAPE ON FLOOR UNDER THE SWING DOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT AND KITCHEN AREA.POROUS MATERIAL UNABLE TO CLEAN,ALSO USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPER REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ARE BURNED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH WASH ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING EVEN THOUGHT THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS INSTALLED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH WASH ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING EVEN THOUGHT THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS INSTALLED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.