TANUKI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP-AREA DRINK FROM OPEN CUP WITHOUT A LID OR STRAW.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 50pcs OF RAW CHICKEN ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 54.1F - 55F AND 56.5F. FOUR POUNDS OF RAW PORK ROLLED ON STICKS AT A TEMP OF 58.4F. TWO POUNDS OF RAW CRAB ARE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT A TEMP OF 50.3F. ALSO FOUND VARIOUS KINDS OF COOKED TEMPURA STORED UNDER THE DEEP FRIER: SWEET POTATOES, ASPARAGUS, CRAB, AND SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.7 TO 56.3. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT THE REAR DOOR(BETWEEN REAR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AND AT BOTTOM OF DOOR), MUST REPAIR ISSUE, TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE FOOD METAL STRAINER HUNG ON THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE(WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSIL BEFORE USE)INSIDE THE PREP AREA.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON FLOOR BY THE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.RELOCATE TO A RAISED SHELF TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZER SOLUTION WAS PROVIDED AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH THE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING, RINSING, AND STORING MULTI-USE UTENSILS(POTS, CUPS ETC). THE SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE USED AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ABLE TO SANITIZE UTENSILS. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY PROVIDING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,100PPM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: STRONGER WATER FLOW PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED(PREP AND STORAGE 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: GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED(PREP AND STORAGE 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.