MOGADISHU RESTAURANT INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: (7-38-010A) POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WASH HIS FINGERS AT THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH LITTLE RUNNING WATER, THEN PROCEEDED TO PUT THE RUBBER GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT HANDSINK. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPPING, COOKING, SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PASTA). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SUCH PERSON, ANYTIME THESE PROCESSES ARE BEING DONE. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS, BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAMTABLE, CAPPUCCINO MACHINE & AREAS AROUND IT, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP-DUE TO DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE OR DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES UNDER SHELVINGS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING & MISSING WATER TANK COVER (1ST FLOOR) MUST BE REPLACED. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING & MISSING WATER TANK COVER (1ST FLOOR) MUST BE REPLACED. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.

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.