RAMEN-SAN DELUXE/ TALLBOY TACO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY GARBAGE BIN AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 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: OBSERVED TCS FOODS 2# WHITE RICE, RAINGING FROM 101.6F TO 113.6 IN HOT HOLD IN REAR PREP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD WITH VALUE OF $7.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. 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 HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS 2# WHITE RICE, RAINGING FROM 101.6F TO 113.6 IN HOT HOLD IN REAR PREP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD WITH VALUE OF $7.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. 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.