HOUSE OF BIRYANI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS BIRYANI RICE IN A LARGE PAN AT IMPROPER OF 77.9F TO 78.6F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE (10-31-24,AT 1:00AM),NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT. ALSO FOUND INSIDE TWO POTS WITH WATER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN, FISH AT TEMP OF 79.8F TO 80.1F. TOTAL VALUE $270, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. FOOD DISACRDED AND DENATURED . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED - COS

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE ARREA. -----INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.