PAK SWEETS INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. HOT AND COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM VALVE UNDER THE HANDWSHING SINK. DUE TO SAID SINK PIPE LEAKING. AFTER MY REQUEST HOT AND COLD WATER WAS TURNED ON AT SINK.A BUCKET WAS PLACE UNDER THE PIPE OF SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDED WITH ABOVE CITATION

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSILATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED ON BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS.AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING ON EACH SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT,6LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 99.5F AND 12 MEAT SAMOSA AT 110.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.POUNDS 8,VALUE 45.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,25LB COOKED CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 54.9F AND 25LB OF COOKED CURRY POTATO AT TEMP OF 59.9F. BOTH PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 50, VALUE 400. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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.