UDUPI PALACE RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER WITH COOKED PUREED SPINACH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.1F. MANAGER/OWNER STATED " PRODUCTS WAS COOKED MAYBE YESTERDAY OR THE DAY BEFORE" NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 20,VALUE $ 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED. OBSERVED A CAN OF " RAID " AND A PLASTIC BOTTLE OF "BORIC ACID" STORED ON SHELF BY THE FOOD SERVING CONTAINERS,IN FRONT SERVING AREA. BOTH CONTAINERS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE.

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: OBSERVED DIRTY POTS STORED OUTSIDE THE ROOF AREA OF THE BUILDING,AND CLEAN POT IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES UNABLE TO WASH-RINSE AND SANITIZE.

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: NO PLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD WITH SMOOTH SURFACE,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GRIMES AND RUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PAINT 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WATER ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR, ALSO IN DISH ROOM AREA,NEED TO RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AND WRAPPED PIPE THE WRAP ARE BROKEN ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDE DON LIGHT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/ PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INCLUDED END CAPS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND BOWL BY THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND BOWL BY THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.