GORILLA SUSHI BAR ON CLARK Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS RAW TUNA FOUND AT 61.9F IN THE SUSHI PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. COOLER FOUND AT 38F. ALSO NOTED, 5 LBS MISO SOUP AT 128.3F. SOUP WAS STORED IN A POT WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID ON AN ELECTRIC BURNER THAT WAS TURNED OFF FOR THE RESTAURANT CLOSING BETWEEN 2:30PM TO 5:00PM. EMPLOYEE STATES THE SOUP WAS TO BE TURNED BACK ON AT 5PM. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS. COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $25.00. 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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED PREPARING READY TO EAT SUSHI ROLLS WEARING RUBBER GLOVES THEN RECEIVING A PHONE CALL ON A CELL PHONE, ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOODS WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. ALSO OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN AND UNABLE TO REACH TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT REMOVE GARBAGE CAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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: MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE FILTERED WATER PURIFYING SYSTEM FROM THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ATTACH TO AN INSTALLED ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: COOLERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: COOLERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.