MOTI CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON COUNTERS AND METAL SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS USE FOR FOOD CONTACT AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE KEPT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ALL AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A CHEF KNIFE SITTING BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP UTENSILS BEING USED CLEAR FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINTAION.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER BADLY STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A MOLDING CEILING TILE OVER THE FOOD MENU AND HOT PLATE AREA IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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 THE FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING.

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 THE FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING.

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.