TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F, BUSINESS THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE 60F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF, VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGETABLES AND ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER UNIT 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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 73.3F,COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 72F, VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGETABLES AT TEMP OF 71.5F, MARINADE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 65.7F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOUND COOKED POTATOES MIX AT TEMP OF 54.9F TO 55.5F AT SECOND FLOOR STORED ON METAL SHELF BY THE PREP TABLE,NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 80.5, VALUE $95. 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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN BASEMENT AREA. PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPES, NO FOOD PREPARATION NOR FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED UNDER THE SAID PIPE, RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS AND PREP TABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-16-2011, REPORT #664298 #38-BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #32-MUST REPAIR THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE FOOD /NON FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED

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: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.

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: OBSERVED PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SAID SINK. TO MINIMIZED POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

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: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

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: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.