RAPHA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 42.5F, MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE ONLY TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE,AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP COUNTER NOT TALL ENOUGH TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS,IF THE AREA BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND EQUIPMENTS MUST INSTALL SAID SPLASH GUARD

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP COUNTER NOT TALL ENOUGH TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS,IF THE AREA BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND EQUIPMENTS MUST INSTALL SAID SPLASH GUARD

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.