G N P H #TWO INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED SPANISH RICE IN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 45.6F,WITH LABEL OF WHEN PRODUCTS WAS COOKED:6-13-14; ANOTHER CONTAINER OF COOKED SPANISH RICE AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F,WITH LABEL OF WHEN PRODUCT WAS COOKED:6-17-14.BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39,7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40,VALUE $30. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE/WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH LIDS OPENED,FLIES IN IT,STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE CONTAINER,ALSO FOOD LIQUID ON GROUND UNDER AND FRONT OF THE SAID CONTAINER. EXTERIOR WASTE OIL GREASE BOX CLEANED, HOWEVER EXCESS SPILLED WASTE OIL ON GROUND AND ON CEMENT PALLETS OF THE PARKING LOT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.IF GARBAGE CONTAINER IS LEAKING MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED,CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST AND GREASE ON CHAINS THAT HOLD THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST AND GREASE ON CHAINS THAT HOLD THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.