MILD2 SPICY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF HOT FOODS. NOTED TWO LARGE PLASTIC BINS FILLED WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS EACH OF COOKED RICE, COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER ON A BOTTOM PREP TABLE SHELF AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 114.3F AND NO TEMPERATURE COOLING LOGS BEING MAINTAINED. ALL RICE DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY LBS OF ASSORTED COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, POTATOES, PREPARED YOGURTS, COOKED VEGETABLES HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES, NO DATES OR PREP DATES. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR ONION STORAGE AREA AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/POT AND PAN STORAGE. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 6-26-23 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE ANY MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO RETURN AND TREAT FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING AT THE HOT WATER TANK AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR OFF HINGES OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATING TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO INDICATE THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AND THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHWARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR STAND MIXER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD NOTED WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN, RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR TOILET TOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES ETC NOTED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----BLACKEN MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CAULKING WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE ALL. TAPE NOTED ON THE SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR/SEAL ANY OPENING.

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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES ETC NOTED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----BLACKEN MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CAULKING WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE ALL. TAPE NOTED ON THE SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR/SEAL ANY OPENING.

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.