MOGADISHU RESTAURANT INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE LOW TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE STRIP AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL LINING ALL THE PIPES IN THE BASMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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 BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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.