NADU Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BELOW NEXT TO PASTRY PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. TECHNICIAD ARRIVED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND COMPLETED REPAIRS PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION. COOLER MAINTAINING TEMP OF 37.1F AT END OF INSPECTION.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED/UNFINISHED WOOD AND DRYWALL ALONG THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENTIRE BAR ABOVE THE SINKS AND PREP SURFACES AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAKE THE AREA SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT. OBSERVED PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINING ON OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 THE BOTTOM SHELF/EXHAUST COVER OF THE SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER AT SIDE OF DISH MACHINE AREA IN THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP.

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 SMALL STAINLESS STEEL DRAIN BOARD/SHELF NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO WALL AT THE BAR/SIDE PREP AREA NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DRAIN BOARD/SHELF BACK TO WALL.

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 CEILING ABOVE THE HAND SINK AND PREP SURFACES OF THE WAITER/SERVICE STATION NEXT TO THE FRONT BAR AREA TO NOT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SPRAY FOAM/ INSULATION PRESENT ON BEAMS, CREATING A ROUGH AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANLABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF CEILING IN SERVICE AREA IN BAR.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OF 6 LIGHTBULBS IN EXHAUST HOOD UNIT TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND REPLACE/REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN UNIT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OF 6 LIGHTBULBS IN EXHAUST HOOD UNIT TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND REPLACE/REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN UNIT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.