NEW NAAN ON DEVON & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 45.5F WITH FOOD SUCH AS YOGURT AT 48.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN VARIOUS AREAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS YOGURT FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT 48.9F, 5 LBS JALAPE�O SOUP IN SAME COOLER AT 45.7F. 5 LBS LENTIL SOUP AT 117.3F AND 30 LBS CHICKEN & RICE BIRYANI AT 67.5F COVERED, ON AN UNLIT STOVE. 10 LBS COOKED EGGPLANT AT 70.5F ON SHELVING IN THE DISH AREA. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE TO BE $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY SET WHILE OBSERVING AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES. ONE COMPARTMENT SET ONLY CONTAINING A SOAP SOLUTION AND OVER 200 PPM CHLORINE. REVIEWED THE PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE YOGURT AND PEPPER SAUCE. RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR FOODS TO BE PROTECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2059339 ON 5-31-17 ON NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, ALL SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, HOT LINE UNITS, CLEAN, EMPTY AND ORGANIZE INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN USED AS DRY STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLERS AND REAR COOLERS MUST BE LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

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: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS MUST BE STORED IN WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE MICROWAVE OVEN. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS OR FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH, STORAGE SHELVING,FRONT COUNTER FOR PAAN SALES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF STORAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. OVER-SIZED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS: INSIDE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLER, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, UNDER ALL STORAGE IN ALL STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE LEFT SIDE WASHROOM, 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPEN GAPS AND HOLES SURROUNDING THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE SPRAY FOAM AS SEALANT FOR OPEN GAP/HOLES ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN COOKS LINE, DISH AREA, WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE COED, 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM CEILING VENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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: ONE OF THE TWO 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL WITH TOILET UNATTACHED. MUST REPAIR WASHROOM TO BE FUNCTIONAL WITH FLUSHING TOILET.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR OUTDOOR PATIO AND WALKWAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND DINING ROOM STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

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.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP, DISH AND DINING AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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 (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP, DISH AND DINING AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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.