KHAN BBQ RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THE PITCHERS ON 3 COMPT SINK. THEN RINSING ALL THE PITCHERS UNDER RUNNING WATER ,WITHOUT USING SANITIZER,AND PUTTING ALL THE PITCHERS RIGHT AWAY ON THE SLOTTED SHELVING TO AIR DRY. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND THE EMPLOYEE HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES. AND PROVIDED HAND OUT ON PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING THE DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH AGAIN ALL THE PITCHERS AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: 7-38-030 HAND WASHING FACILITIES :WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYER AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES. FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE MENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, NO SOAP IN THE DISHWASHING EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN THE IST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK MENTIONED ABOVE.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND ALL FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER ARE MISSING LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, ONE COMPT SINK, AND 3 COMPT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPT SINK TO SUBMERGE THE DISHES,POTS AND PANS TO SANITIZE.

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: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.

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: MUST PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVINGS FOR ALL THE BOTTLED WATER AND CANNED SODA IN THE BASEMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH RAW MEAT AND COOKED FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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: MUST PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVINGS FOR ALL THE BOTTLED WATER AND CANNED SODA IN THE BASEMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH RAW MEAT AND COOKED FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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.