OLD JERUSALEM RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.FOUND 2 LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND RICE NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE MEAT. FOUND MEAT BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT 1DR FREEZER AND IN THE 2DR FRIDGE IN THE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR.

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 USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP FLOUR AND RICE FROM LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. FOUND MEDIUM SIZED PLASTIC CONTAINER BEING USED A FOOD SCOOPER.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP FLOUR AND RICE FROM LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. FOUND MEDIUM SIZED PLASTIC CONTAINER BEING USED A FOOD SCOOPER.

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.