RUK SUSHI AND THAI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 3 POUNDS OF COOKED WIDE RICE NODDLES AT TEMP OF 64.4F; 5 POUNDS OF COOKED THIN RICE NODDLES AT TEMP OF 68F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 37.9F. FOUND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED FISH AT TEMP OF 51.0F TO 51.9F; IMITATION OF CRAB MEAT AT TEMP OF 48.6F PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SUSHI COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 34.5F.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 11,VALUE 175

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HANDS SINK AT FRONT PREP/SUSHI AREA NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO SINK IS CLOGGED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE STATED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT IN WORKING CONDITION SINCE YESTERDAY(7-19-15). 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.