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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS MIXED CURRY VEGETABLES AT 44.2F, SPINACH AT 44.1F, CREAMY MIXED VEGETABLES AT 44.1F, LENTIL FRITTERS AT 44.3F AND REGULAR LENTIL AT 44.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE . MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $159.00 TOTAL 30 LBS. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CAULK AROUND THE HAND SINK IN THE SERVING STATION NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. WORN OUT WITH ORANGE AND BLACK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

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.