NOORI CHICKEN CHICAGO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXED FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SINGLE SERVICE BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOORS OF ALL THE FRYERS TO BE COVERED WITH TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON 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 PREP TABLE LOCATED BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE OVEN IN CORNER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SIGNIFICANT FLOUR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WATER DISPENSER IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE CONNECTED WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BOTH PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ON THE LEFT SIDE TO HAVE TRASH BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE SHELVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND THICK DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

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 TWO (2) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL PREP AREAS.

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 TWO (2) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL PREP AREAS.

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.