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

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED STUFFED BEEF SAMOSAS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 123.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED STUFFED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS AT 105.3F AND CHICKEN EGGROLLS FOUND AT 111.4F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY (FLOUR).

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR THAT DOES NOT DETACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE ON HOW THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PACKING ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN MEN'S BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

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: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

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: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM BATHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR AND CLEAN AREA.

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: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF ELEVATOR ON 2ND FLOOR.

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: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF ELEVATOR ON 2ND FLOOR.

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.