NANDO'S PERI-PERI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSTRUCTED WITH (PITCHER AND GLOVES) STORED INSIDE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (BAR). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING HAND SINK AS PREP SINK. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER HAND SINK IS UTILIZED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOR FOOD EXCEEDING SPECIFIED DISCARD DATE. COOKED/ROASTED CAULIFLOWER (2LB)., COOKED GRAINS(QUINOA)(3LB), COOKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH (3LB) IN REACH IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH DISCARD DATE OF JANUARY 1, 2019. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITMES OUT OF DATE. APPROXIMATELY $30 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES IN THE PREP SINK IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER THAWING SHOULD HAVE A CONSTANT FLOW OF COLD WATER ON THE FOOD ITEMS. FOOD HANDLER TURNED ON WATER IN PREP SINK.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSEERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSEERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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.