QUENCH THE EVOLUTION Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 21LBS OF TURKEY & CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 61-115 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F & BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F & ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED. NOTED 20LBS OF RAW TURKEY BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT 40 DEGREES F,UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen.

Time/temperature control foods must be thawed safely.

Approved thawing methods: Under refrigeration; Under cold running water; In microwave if immediately cooked; As part of cooking. Never at room temperature.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN LID AT REACH IN FREEZER. MUST ALSO SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR & REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB.

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 DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,PREP TABLES,HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENT COVERS,SHELVES,SINKS,LIGHT SHIELDS & ALL DIRTY & GREASY SURFACES.

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 ALL EXTREMELY WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,BEHIND COOLERS & THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD BEHIND TOILET BOWL & SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR & THE WALL.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAY & REAR STORAGE AREAS & BETTER ORGANIZE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAY & REAR STORAGE AREAS & BETTER ORGANIZE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.