KALA MODERN GREEK Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINAGE IN BATHROOM TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COATINGS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE (BOTH COOLERS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND CRUMBS ACCUMULATING IN PREP COOLER GASKETS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS/DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURE AT THREE (3) HANDWASH SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA @74.6F, 72.5F, 75.1F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 80.5F, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 74.6F, WASHROOM SINK AT 75.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C). MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. WATER RESTORED AT MINIMUM OF 100F AND 110 AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3 COMP SINK, RESPECTIVELY. PLUMBER ON SITE BY END OF INSPECTION.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF ONE (1) COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN REAR. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN OF MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING SINKS AND DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND LOOSE PLASTIC/TRASH BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BELOW THE FRYERS, UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLERS, AND BELOW THE FLAT TOP/OVEN ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND LOOSE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE.

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: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND LOOSE PLASTIC/TRASH BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BELOW THE FRYERS, UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLERS, AND BELOW THE FLAT TOP/OVEN ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND LOOSE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE.

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.