PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
TAI NAM CORPORATION Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
May 5, 2015
Complaint
License #34508
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND ESTABLISHMENT USING VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE, ULINE MODEL #H-190 120V. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PATRICK O'CONNOR AT 312-746-9791 TO GET AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO VACUUM SEAL ONSITE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH. OBSERVED SCOOPS USED TO DISPENSE RAW SHRIMP IN THE CONTAINER OF SHRIMP WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER FOR SCOOP TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING RAW FISH PRODUCT. OBSERVED FROZEN CRABS STORED IN THE DEEP FREEZER UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED LEANING AGAINST THE FREEZER WALL. MUST STORE CRABS IN A BOX OR CONTAINER INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #30
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Food Code Requirement
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Specific Requirements
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.15
Violation #30
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Food Code Requirement
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Specific Requirements
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.15
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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