THE KTM KITCHEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.1-48.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM(48.7F), CHICKEN(46.8F),GARBONZO BEANS(46.6F), CHICKEN(45.1F), LENTILS(46.6F), LAMB(47.7F) AND SHREDDED CHEESE(47.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.(NOTE: CITATION ISSUED TO RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2977121 DURING CANVASS INSPECTION)

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.(NOTE: CITATION ISSUED TO RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2977121 DURING CANVASS INSPECTION)

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 OPENING AT RIGHT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE GLASS DOOR TO FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN PAN OF WATER BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS OR IN A CONTAINER OF WATER IF THE WATER IS MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 135 DEGREES OR MORE AND UTENSILS AND CONTAINER ARE CLEANED AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS OR AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PRECLUDE ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUES

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CASE OF CANNED SODA AND CASES OF BOTTLED WATER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER COUNTER NEAR REGISTER IN FRONT OF FACILITY. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CREAM STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK. OBSERVED BLEACH STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACKS FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED ON FLOOR IN CLOSET NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACKS FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING

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.