TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. CHICKEN EGG ROLL AT 110F, BEEF SAMOSA AT 109F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $18.75 AND TOTAL 2 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR,SIDE DOOR AND EMERGENCY DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED . FRONT DOOR WITH I/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE MIDDLE, SIDE DOOR WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND EMERGENCY DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP AREA.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING DRAIN SINK COVER OF THE FRONT 3 COMPT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST REPAIR THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POT AND PANS THAT DOES NOT SUBMERGE IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK . REPLACE WITH SMALLER POTS AND PANS TO BE ABLE TO SANITIZE. OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER SINK.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DOORS OF THE THREE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA,WITH FOOD DEBRIS 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST VACUUM THE CARPET IN THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR OF THE ELEVATOR AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER , MUST REPLACE. MISSING END CAPS IN THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME AREA, WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SUGAR ALL OVER THE LIGHT SHIELD. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD OF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BIG MAIN GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BIG MAIN GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.