UDUPI PALACE RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED POTATOES AT 98.4F, COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 76.3F, COOKED PEAS AT 66.6F ALL COVERED IN DEEP PANS ON PREP AREA SHELVING. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED POTATO STUFFED SAMOSAS STORED COVERED IN DEEP FOOD CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 72.6F TO 81.7F. NO COOLING LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER METHODS OF COOLING AND PROPER TIMING FOR COOLING. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. AN ESTIMATED 15 LBS TOTAL WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $75.00. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS 3-23-17 #1996139 NOT CORRECTED. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. #34- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING AREA AND ALONG WALL WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

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 REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC SHIELDING ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE OR THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT STORAGE. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.

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: FLOOR BEHIND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND FOOD GRINDER, THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE, THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: CEILING VENT IN MENS WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. WALL BEHIND FOOD GRINDER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT IN MENS WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. WALL BEHIND FOOD GRINDER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.