IMMM Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS COMING IN FROM OUTSIDE REAR DOOR AT HALLWAY ADJUSTED HIS CAP AND RETURNED TO HIS STATION PICKED-UP FOOD ORDER INVOICE,OPENED THE LID OF PREP COOLER AND PICKED-UP(WITH FINGER INSIDE ) A CLEAN METAL BOWL TO PUT FOOD IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE GLOVES REMOVED, WASH HANDS AND RE-GLOVE HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE FOOD OR CLEAN UTENSILS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED. .

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT WEST SIDE OF KITCHEN WERE RAW,COOKED AND PACKING FOOD IS HANDLED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS(SPOONS,FORKS,ETC.) USED FOR CUSTOMER AT FRONT AREA MUST BE INVERT

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,KEEP FLOOR DRY.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER PIPES AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE AREA IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR IS SHARED WITH OTHER BUSINESS, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON GROUND, TO MINIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,KEEP FLOOR DRY.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER PIPES AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS.REMOVE EXCESS GRIMES ON FLOOR AT NORTH-EAST CORNER,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,KEEP FLOOR DRY.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER PIPES AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS.REMOVE EXCESS GRIMES ON FLOOR AT NORTH-EAST CORNER,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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.