URBAN VEGAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 53.9F/49.8F, CURRY SAUCE 46.1F, PASTA 47.1F/56.5F/53.2F, (51.1F/48F). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING AND PIPES OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE ONTO THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS WITH RUSTY CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DIRECT WATER FROM THE PIPES INTO FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AND VENTILATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AND VENTILATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.