TOM YUM RICE & NOODLE, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK ON PREMISES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON PREMISES WHILE OPERATING. MANAGER PURCHASED SOAP OFFSITE DURING INSPECTION TO PROVIDE SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, FISH, RICE, ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED A BOWL IN A RAW CONTAINER OF PORK ON THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT USED TO DIPSENSE MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR TONGS TO DIPSENSE RAW MEAT TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RAW MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SERVICE HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND DRIED DROPLETS OF GREASE AROUND EXTERIOR HOOD- MAINTAIN

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SERVICE HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND DRIED DROPLETS OF GREASE AROUND EXTERIOR HOOD- MAINTAIN

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.