RAO FAMILY RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, PORK, SHRIMP, AND BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS; FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND RICE SPOONS/UTENSILS STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD, ON A CLEAN SURFACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, IN RUNNING WATER, OR IN ANOTHER APPROVED WAY.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER NEAR THE COOKS LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.

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: FOUND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE GASKETS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND OVEN. ALSO NOTED THE FAUCET, HANDLES AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SOILED WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE BASE COVING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM PEELING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND ALONG THE FENCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WASHROOM VENTILTION COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST PROVIDE A VALID, NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST PROVIDE A VALID, NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.