UMAI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2136146 DATED 1/29/18; 18 - OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM IN BETWEEN DOORS AND 1 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS BY THE LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, LOCATED IN ALL FREEZERS AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, FISH, PORK) BEING HELD INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS LOCATED IN THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.