Similan Thai - Sushi Restaurant Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW CHICKEN STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE UNCOVERED READY-TO-EAT ASSORTED PREPARED SAUCES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. RAW EGGS AND RAW SHRIMP ARE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES, FRESH PARSLEY, AND PREPARED FOODS IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE A TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN AT 64.4F, CREAM CHEESE FILLING AT 50.5F, RAW CHICKEN AT 46.4F. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO EXPIRATION DATES. NO PREPARED FOODS IE: SAUCES, CUT VEGETABLES, COOKED MEAT, HAD ANY DATES OR LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: AS MENTIONED ABOVE, THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED RANGING BETWEEN 45.7F TO 50. F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SCOOP FOR PREPARED RICE MUST NOT BE HELD INSIDE THE RICE WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE THE FOOD.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK OR SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER.----BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL.

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: INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----DIRTY EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.-----ALL SHELVING FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN 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: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS, SUCH AS CLEANING TOOLS, AND PLASTIC BUCKETS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO LEADING TO THE WASTE CONTAINERS.

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: NOTED A WHITE UNKNOWN POWDER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, UNDER, AND AROUND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT.---- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE.----DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACHED GREASE TRAP.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE WORKS AND AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE POWDER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD ON THE COOKS LINE.

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: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HANDBAGS, IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR NEW HIRE VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR NEW HIRE VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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.