THAI BOWL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 20LBS OF BEEF STORED IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED BEEF DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER.. COCONUT MILK,RED AND GREEN CURRY SAUCE, SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT SAUCE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, ETC WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE OR USE BY LABELS (NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WOK STOVES. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 58.7F.EQUIPMENT HAD NO FOOD INSIDE AT THIS TIME. EQUIPMENT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MOP CLOSET LOCATED IN REAR PREP, SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR, 11 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP ON FLOOR, 8 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH DESK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTH DRONT DOOR OR FACILITY AND REAR FACILITY LEADING TO PATIO AND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PROHIBIT PEST ENTRY INTO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTH SIDES OF WOK STOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FRYERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENT AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED ATTACHMENT ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.

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: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.

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.