OSAKA EXPRESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AT UTLITY SINK. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT GLOVES ON. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WAREWASHING DISHES AND PUTTING DISHES AWAY WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE SANITIZED AFTER WASHING AND RINSING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERISK MARK REMINDING CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS REQUIRE DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MARK MENU WITH ASTERISK TO REMIND CUSTOMERS WHICH ITEMS NEED DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERISK MARK REMINDING CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS REQUIRE DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MARK MENU WITH ASTERISK TO REMIND CUSTOMERS WHICH ITEMS NEED DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.