TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES WHILE THE ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS. MANAGER ASKED ONE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)-NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11- ALL FOOD STOCKS, FOOD CONTAINERS,BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. REPLACE SODA CRATE AND MILK CRATE WITH RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOODSTOCKS, FOOD CONTAINRS AND BOXED FOODS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD NOT WEARING BEARD NET.(EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR AND BEARD). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE FACIAL HAIR.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: METAL PREP SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. 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: 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17-ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- WALLS IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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: INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.