MIMI'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH RADIO, PANS AND PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS. ALSO, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAPS, AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RADIO, PANS AND PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS, TO ENSURE HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE, AS WELL AS ENSURE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP ARE PROVIDED, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO ENSURE PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.