OVER RICE'N BREAD, CORP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. NOTED A BUCKET IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK AND A ROLLING CART AND STACKED CRATES IN FRONT OF THE SINK. ALSO NOTED NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE FRONT SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED THE SINK AND SUPPLIED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1632419 DATED 3/1/16 NOT CORRECTED: #32-ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE SPLASH GUARD ON THE DEEP FRYER. #34-OPEN GAPS IN THE WOODEN FLOORING UNDER THE MOP SINK AND MISSING COVING ALONG FLOOR/WALL IN THE SAME AREA AND UNDER POT/PAN STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE COVING, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS AND WALLS. #44-CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO ALLOW PASSAGE THROUGH AREA TO THE WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL. 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOIL LINED BLOCK BEING USED TO SUPPORT A BOWL ON THE STOVETOP. MUST REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO FRYER. MUST CLEAN BROWNISH LIQUID FROM BOTTOM OF NORRIS COOLER IN REAR PREP.

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: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE SEAMS OF THE HOOD VENTILATION DUCT JUST AFTER THE ENTRY POINT TO THE REAR PREP AREA. NOTED PAPER TOWELS WRAPPED AROUND THE DUCT WITH BROWN COLORED STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING VENTILATION DUCT AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE SEAMS OF THE HOOD VENTILATION DUCT JUST AFTER THE ENTRY POINT TO THE REAR PREP AREA. NOTED PAPER TOWELS WRAPPED AROUND THE DUCT WITH BROWN COLORED STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING VENTILATION DUCT AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

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.