MIGOS FINE FOODS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE STORED IN THE UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER COVERED WITH CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS THROUGHOUT BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FRONT AREA ICE MACHINE (ICE MACHINE CHUTE EDGE) TO BE MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE, PLASTIC COATING IS FLAKING AND IS POTENTIAL CONTAMINANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ICE MACHINE CHUTE EDGE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND VENTILATION HOOD NEAR DEEP FRYER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH DEEP FRYERS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND VENTILATION HOOD NEAR DEEP FRYER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.