NAF NAF GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, RICE....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL HOT FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 4LS OF CHICKEN AT 84.4F, 5 LBS COOKED RICE AT 92.3F, 3LBS BEEF AT 96.5F. ALL FOOD IS STORED IN A NON-WORKING STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HOT FOODS HELD AT 135F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 2 STEAM TABLES NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F. WATER IN THE WELL IS COLD, HEATING ELEMENT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. THE MANAGER REMOVED 2 NON-WORKING STEAM TABLES FOR KITCHEN.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING OPEN FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING OPEN FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.