MOGADISHU RESTAURANT INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WAS BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS AND BAGS OF FLOUR WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SAID ITEMS AND KEEP THE HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1537666 DATED:05/06/2015.. 32 NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 08/06/2015 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. 08/06/2015 41 NOTED CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATING ROOM AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE CLOTHING STORED ON SHELVING WITH DRY FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. 08/06/2015 45 NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 08/06/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 5/27/2016 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND CARDBOARD LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND CARDBOARD LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES 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.