TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-VEGETABLE PAKORA 88.2F, BEEF PUFF 91.6F, CHICKEN PUFF 100.4F, CHICKEN VEGETABLE ROLL 107.6F, FRIED CHICKEN 86.0F, VEGETABLE SAMOSA 111.4F AND BEEF SAMOSA 114.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASH SINK AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF TWO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS AND MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINKS. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES, LEDGINGS, FLOORS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO NOTED OVER 3 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON FIRST FLOOR BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 2ND OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE OTHER COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2049452 DATED 4/19/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP TABLE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN SURFACE. #34) NOTED ALL OF THIRD FLOOR USED FOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CARPETED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARPET AND PROVIDE CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.#35) NOTED MISSING PANEL INSIDE UTILITY ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND STAINED WALLS BY THE COOKING STOVE ON THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.#41) NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ENDS OF THE THIRD FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, WRAP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES ON SOME FLOORS OF THE PREMISE USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

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.