KUMA'S CORNER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. THREE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND IT MUST POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1098459 DATED 7/20/12. #32- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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: RUSTED INTERIOR WALLS AND INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(DAMAGED AND BROKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ABOVE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.