FURAMA RESTAURANT INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-DUMPLING 45.7F, NOODLES 45.8F, DUCK 46.4F, BEEF 44.2F, SHRIMPS 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM TIN CANS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION WERE IS INSTALLED ON PREMISES.ANY UTENSILS USED FOR DRY/LIQUID FOOD MUST HAVE HANDLES.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR 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: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GREASE, AND GRIMES,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS AND WOKS. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,ALSO SHELVE COVERED WITH WHITE PAPER MUST CLEAN DUST AND GRIMES,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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: UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE CEMENT BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(WEST SIDE),REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE EXCESS GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RAW WOOD PALLETS TO STAND ON IT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE AREA WITH EXCESS GRIMES AND GREASE, POROUS NOT CLAEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE RUBBER MATS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AND FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND ON CEILING OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AND FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND ON CEILING OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.