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

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 51.2 WITH COOKED PASTA AT 52.5F. COOKS LINE COOLER AT 48.2F WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.6F. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 59.3F. ALL COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

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 COOKED PASTA IN DRAWER COOLER AT 52.5F, 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 3 LBS BEEF IN COOKS LINE COOLER AT 58.6F, AND 54.5F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND ON REAR PREP TABLE IN PANS ALL TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND NO TEMPERATURE LOGS INDICATING COOLING TIMES, 5 LBS COOKED EGG FOO YOUNG AT 122.1F, 20 LBS COOKED BBQ CHICKEN AT 89.9F, 30 LBS COOKED CRAB RANGOON AT 94.4 AND 113.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL FOODS DISCARDED TO BE $300.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. AMMONIUM CHLORIDE SANITIZER ATTACHED TO MACHINE THAT WAS DISPENSING 0PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHED WERE BEING WASHED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY SANITIZING AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING PAN OF RAW CHICKEN ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CONTAINER OF UNCOVERED, CUT BROCCOLI. ALSO, A METAL PREP BOWL OF BEATEN RAW EGG STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW CELERY. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED &-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED NEXT TO FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. A CAN OF "RAID" INSECTICIDE FOUND STORED IN SERVER STATION ON SHELVING UNDER ICE BIN STORED WITH METAL HOT TEA PITCHERS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED INSECTICIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST NOT USE USED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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: DIRTY SPICE/FOOD CART ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY SPICE/FOOD CART ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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.