THE BONGO ROOM Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE MAINLINE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA: CAESAR DRESSING AT 49.9F, CILANTRO MAYO AT 52.6F, PRE-CRACKED EGGS AT 53.4F, BEEF AT 49.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.6F, AND POTATO SALAD AT 51.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO 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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER ON THE MAIN LINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CAESAR DRESSING AND EGGS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD STAIRS LEADING DOWN INTO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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 ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENT DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE MACHINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.

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.