THAI BOWL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS FOUND SITTING ON A GRILL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF -124.1F, & 125.3F, COOKED CHICKEN-127.1F & 106.1F, COOKED CRAB RANGOON-96.4F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL SOLD. TOFU FOUND SITTING INSIDE DOUBLE PANS IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 46.1F. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE KEPT INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WAS DISCARDED(20LB VALUED AT $50) 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 SMALL FLIES FOUND LAYING ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES IN FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, AND 10 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY , CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES, DRAINS, AND EQUIPMENT( FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS). 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 7-6-15 ON REPORT # 1559 919 NOT CORRECTED: -32-PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF USED DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, RUSTY SURFACE OF COUNTER AREA WHERE SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) FOR FOOD STORAGE.-33- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS(ON BOTH SIDES), ICE MACHINE, LEGS & WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR, AND MOP SINK. -34-REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR BASES THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AAND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. -35-SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR OPENINGS BETWEEM WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN AND NEAR MOP SINK CLOSET, PAINT INTERIOR OF BASEMENT DOOR(RUSTY). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND REPLACE BROKEN AND UNCLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. THOROUGHLY CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-38-REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. -45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATION COURSE. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY NEXT INSPECTION. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45. ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATION COURSE. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY NEXT INSPECTION. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 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: ABATED.

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: ABATED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ABATED.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ABATED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THE BASEMENT, AND IN ALL AREAS ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ABATED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ABATED.

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.