KANELA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:40 POUNDS OF COOKED DICED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 43.1F TO 45.4F; 40 POUNDS OF COOKED CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 48.6F.MENTIONED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-14-18,LABEL WITH PRODUCTS,ALSO MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE STATED THE SAME COOKING DATE. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 80,VALUE 110.10. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES.JUICE BAR COUNTER: ONE MOUSE DROP UNDER INVERTED DRINKING JAR,3 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ANOTHER INVERTED DRINKING JAR,AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BY THE CLEAN JARS AND AT NORTH LEDGE OF SHELF UNDER COUNTER TOP.KITCHEN: TEN MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE EAST WALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,5 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNER OF ICE MACHINE,AND 5 DROPPINGS COFFEE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED.INVERTED JARS PRESENTLY REMOVED WASHED AND SANITIZED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER LID OPEN AND GREASE SPILLED ON EXTERIOR OF UNIT. LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GREASE AND DUMPSTER CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CONTAINERS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE DRAIN BOARD OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE ENCASE.BROKEN WRAPS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION MUST BE REPAIRED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,SAME AREA. THE BLACK FOAM INSIDE THE COVER OF THE UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND DUSTY,NEED TO REPLACE.

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: GREASE BUILD-UP I NSIDE AND WHEELS OF DEEP FFRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.RUSTY LID ON GREASE TRAP UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.INTERIOR GRAY COVER AT ICE MACHINE NEED TO REMOVE BLACK DUST.DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS ON TOP ALL SHELVES IN THE KICKEN,JUICE BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TOILET BOWLS AT MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.

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: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT JUICE BAR.ELEVATE BOXES 6" FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR CLOSET,IN BASEMENT. DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS,BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY UNDER FRYER EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

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: PEELING PAINT AT BASEMENT PREP AREA DISH ROOM BOTTOM PART.REMOVE PAINT,REPAINT.SEAL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDDED AROUND PIPES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLER,NEED TO REPLACE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE WATER PIPE LEAKING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NON-FOOD AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: WASTE WATER PIPE LEAKING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NON-FOOD AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.