RANGOLI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.6F-45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $400.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES.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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVED HACCP PLAN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROCESS.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 GALLONS OF YOGURT WORTH $200.00.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR SPECIAL PROCESS YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE MAKING SAID SPECIAL PROCESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM. (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE KITCHEN METAL CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND PREP COOLERS AND THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER 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: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:AT FAR RIGHT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:AT FAR RIGHT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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.