RAPHA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, LOCATED IN FRONT 1 DOOR COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER: -45.6F, EGG AND CHEESE QUICHE AT 3.50LBS, $20.00 -47.F, YOGURT AT 6LBS, $13.50 -44.4F, SLICE HAM AT 2LBS, $6.50 -45.6F, SLICED CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 1LB, $6.50 -47.5F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 2LBS, $8.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 14.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $54.50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, OATMEAL, ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND INVENTORY SHELVING UNIT, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND INVENTORY SHELVING UNIT, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.