THE BONGO ROOM Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED A WAITER/BUS BOY REMOVING DIRTY DISHES FROM TABLE,THAN WITHOUT HAND WASHING FILLED UP GLASS WATER,PICKED UP CLEAN UTENSILS, NAPKIN AND SET UP CUSTOMERS TABLE.MANAGER ON DUTY,EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE HOWEVER HE CONTINUE TO SET UP. AFTER WHILE HE FINALLY WASHED HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR DOOR OF THE BASEMENT HAS GAP OF 1/2" TO 1". BASEMENT IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE,ALSO ICE MACHINE,COOLER AND FREEZERS ARE STORED AT SAID BASEMENT. NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. 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: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-18-16,REPORT #1734382 #34-DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP,BAR AND DISH ROOM AREAS.DETAIL CLEAN ALONG BASEBOED WALLS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS. BASEBOARD/COVING IS NEEDED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER SERIOUS VOLATION: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: WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE DISPLAY COOLER(UNIT IS TURNED ON) AT REAR AREA OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE SAID COOLER. FOUND KNIVES STORED UNDER THE MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIVES RACK.NO DOOR HANDLE AT USED STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED A METAL TABLE, A CAN OPENER INSTALLED AT TABLE,ON TOP THE SAME TABLE CLEAN POTS(REAR AREA OF THE BASEMENT BY THE REAR DOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MENTIONED ITEMS OR PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,IF THE MENTIONED AREA IS USED FOR PREP AREA.

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: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER BY THE HOOD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREASE AND DUST ON WALL AND CEILING BY THE SOUTH END OF THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN METAL WALL BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(NEAR THE REAR DOOR)INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. EXCESS SPILLAGE ON CEILING AT DISHROOM,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING VENT AT DISH ROOM NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,IN DISH ROOM.PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT BY THE LIQUOR CAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(WATER ON 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: REPLACE BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,IN DISH ROOM.PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT BY THE LIQUOR CAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(WATER ON 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.