PHO LOAN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 58.6F TO 60F STORED OUTSIDE THE PREMISES ON TOP WOOD SHELVES; COOKED RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 61.3F TO 64.5F STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR COOLER,UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 38F; COOKED CHICKEN LIVER STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 75.6F,COOKED CHICKEN LIVER STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT TEMP OF 77.6F,79.4F AND 80; A LARGE POT OF COOKED FISH STOCK AT TEMP OF 99.3F,STORED ON TOP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 6, CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,0ppm.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS.OWNER SET UP PROPERLY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SANITIZE SOLUTION(CHLORINE) ADDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND RAW STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD.

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: OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND RAW STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD.

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.