RAMEN-SAN DELUXE/ TALLBOY TACO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER IN SERVER STATION SALAD COOLER (RAMEN-SAN AREA) NOR IN THE SERVER STATION COOLER IN EXPO AREA OF TALLBOY TACO. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ONE OUT OF THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM IN TALLBOY TACO HAS WATER THAT FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 85F AND 92F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE REACHING 100F.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD ON TALLBOY TACO SIDE. MUST REPLACE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD ON TALLBOY TACO SIDE. MUST REPLACE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.