PRIDE SUSHI AND THAI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS: 1 POUND OF COOKED READY TO EAT SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 60F TO 80F,STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER;COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.6F,STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 8,VALUE 10. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROX 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES: KITCHEN ON SHELVES BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN POTS AND DRY FOOD; ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. AT FRONT EAST SERVING AREA ON SHELVES AND UNDER SHELVES.CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE SAID GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE,IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR ISSUE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: DEBRIS(EMPTY CARDBOARDS,PAPER FOOD DEBRIS,ETC) SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER. DEBRIS BY THE OUTSIDE SCREEN DOOR. EXCESS GRIME ON TOP THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING MENTIONED AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: DEBRIS(EMPTY CARDBOARDS,PAPER FOOD DEBRIS,ETC) SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER. DEBRIS BY THE OUTSIDE SCREEN DOOR. EXCESS GRIME ON TOP THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING MENTIONED AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.