FURAMA RESTAURANT INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED.NO PAPER TOWELS / DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOUND A GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY NOODLE STORED ON TOP AND COVERING THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AND I REMOVED CONTAINER FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND ACCESSIBILITY TO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES,FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN KITCHEN/DISHROOM ON TOP CLEAN UTENSILS CART,WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED .TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE BY THE DINING ROOM AT SECOND FLOOR.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, MAIN AND SECOND FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT / INSECT PROOFED.GAPS BETWEEN DOORS AND GAPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS,1/4 TO 1/2INCHES.DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING,RODENT / INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,BEFF,PORK ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO LABELS PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS BY THE FISH TANK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED NOODLE STORED INSIDETWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE STORED INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY,OILY FOOD DEBRIS ON CARDBOARDS AND ALUMINUM FOILS USED AS A SHELF LINERS,IN THE BOTH KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDED A SURFACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.WASTE LINE IS LOCATED BEHIND THE SHELF OF CLEAN POTS BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NORTH-EAST AREA.PRESENTLY WASTE WATER DRIPPING ON FLOOR.WOOD PALLETS USED IN DISH MACHINE AREA NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE IS POROUS NOT ABLE TO CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD, DEBRIS, AND GRIMES BUILD-UP ON TOP AND BETWEEN THE WOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OPENED PANEL AT DISH MACHINE BY THE DISH MACHINE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.A RUSTY METAL PANEL IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: ENCRUSTED FOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT SECOND KITCHEN. GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,MUST SCRAPE OFF ALL THE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE SAID UNIT. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND TWO BLACK BOXES BY THE DISH MACHINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS AND TEA LEAFS INSIDE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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: BROKEN BASEBOARD /COVING AT SOUTH WALL IN TH MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.CEMENT FLOOR AT SECOND KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLES IN POOR REPAIR,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,PORUOS AND GREASE GET STOCK UNDER THE SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.EXCESS STAGNATE WATER UNDER THE WOOD PALLETS IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO MAINATIN AREA DRY.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN BASEBOARD /COVING AT SOUTH WALL IN TH MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.CEMENT FLOOR AT SECOND KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLES IN POOR REPAIR,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,PORUOS AND GREASE GET STOCK UNDER THE SHOES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.EXCESS STAGNATE WATER UNDER THE WOOD PALLETS IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO MAINATIN AREA DRY.

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.