NEW BANPOJUNG, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER/COOK SCRATCHING HER HEAD AND FACE WHILE PREPARING/COOKING FOODS. CERITIFIED FOOD MANAGER, AFTER PROVIDING DOCUMENTS, TOUCHING HIS NOSE RETURNED TO KITCHEN AND HANDLED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INCLUDING LIDS AND PROCEED TO SERVED SOUP INSIDE SAID SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, HOWEVER NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1234987 DATED 8-30-12, VIOLATIONS #32, MUST REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. #33, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. #34, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENTILATION IN THE DINING AREAS. #41, CLUTTER IN THE AREA WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREAS, REMOVE MILK CRATE USED AS A PALLET AND PROVIDE REGULAR PALLETS OR SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO REACH IN COOLERS DOORS

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR MIDDLE STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE LOCATED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.