KARAVITES REST INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FRONT REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE 48F TO 50F(BOTH THEIR OWN THERM OTHERS SHOWED MENTIONED TEMPERATURE).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT(MILK),TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.(FAX #312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073325-13

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND MILK (10 WHITE,AND 8 CHOCOLATE 8oz. EACH),STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.7F TO 50.1F.ALSO FOUND 11 BREAKFAST BURRITO STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.7F AND EGGS WITH PEPPER AND SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 59.9F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE-LOG OF WHEN PRODUCTS WERE MADE.COOLER UNIT AT TEMP OF 39F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7, VALUE 30.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000073325-13

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. STAFF/ CUSTOMERS MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED.HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT WORKING AND NO PAPAER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. THIS WAS A COMPLAIN REGARDING HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT WORKING SINCE 7-29-11,AT 10 PM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX HAND DRYING OR KEEP PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074076-17

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING:DINING AREA, WASHROOMS, STORAGE, PREP AREA,ETC.(25 OR MORE),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074076-17

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WERE IS NEEDED( OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES)MINIMIZE FLIES ACTIVITIES.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WASTE OIL TANK(REAR AREA).

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WERE IS NEEDED( OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES)MINIMIZE FLIES ACTIVITIES.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WASTE OIL TANK(REAR AREA).

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.