GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND MEXICAN COOKED RICE AT 64.9F, GREEK COOKED RICE AT 60.5F AND COOKED NOODLES AT 46.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCTS APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $20. 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.

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: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND PIPES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUIL-UP.

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: FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.