KARAVITES REST INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED NO LID ON THE ICE BIN THAT EXTENDS PAST THE COUNTER BY 8 INCHES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WIPING DOWN THE COUNTER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED ICE BIN; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BURN THE REMAINING ICE AND PROVIDE LID. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED A RACK OF UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY OVER THE FAUCET HEAD ABOVE THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION ON CLEAN UTENSILS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.