THAI FUSION NOODLES INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO FRONT ENTRY/ NEAR GRIDDLE WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 89 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS REACHED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER TO MATCH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR FREEZER IN GENERAL ORDERING AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN LOCKS FOR EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PERSONS OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT EMPLOYMENT. OBSERVED RICE COOKER ON PREP TABLE WHICH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE BARRIER ON PREP TABLE TO PROTECT RICE COOKER FROM CONSUMER.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK WITH GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK WITH GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

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.