KUMA'S CORNER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREAS. GARBAGE CONTAINERS UNCOVERED, AND GREASE ALL OVER GROUND AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING/HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPOT #521225, DATED 2-10-11 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TALBES AND MOP SINK. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLLS. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL NEAR WASHROOMS. #37 MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMANS WASHROOM DOOR. #38, MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3 PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA, ALSO MUST REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALL UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT BAR AREA. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER AT KITCHEN, AND ALL CEILING ATTACHAMENTS AT DINING AREA AND BASEMENT.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.