Hands On Inc Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. BEEF AT 75.2F,15 LBS; SHRIMP AT 45.7F, 2 LBS; CHICKEN AT 49.6F -53.9F; 40 LBS; CRAB AT 48.9F,1/2 LBS; TOFU AT 46.3F,1/2, LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $160.00 AND 61 LBS.

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: DATE /LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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: REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

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: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI AREA, INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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: REPAIR FLOOR UNDER THE WOK, 3 COMPT SINK AND STORAGE ROOM. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT DINING AREA WITH FLOWERS AND MAINTAIN.

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: DAMAGED WALLS UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE RICE COOKER TABLE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE SUSHI AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE SUSHI AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

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.