URU-SWATI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SHREDDED COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 61.5F; YOGURT AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.9F; WHOLE COOKED LENTIL DONUTS AT TEMP AT TEMP OF 66F.PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6 ,VALUE $10. 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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN /DISH ROOM.EMPLOYEES WERE HANDLING COOKING AND SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS.AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED ALL TIMES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FIVE BABY ROACHES AND THREE ADULT LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA,UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND ON WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.MORE THAN 5O MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.INSIDE THE CABINETS AT FRONT AREA,AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN KITCHEN. ONE HOUSE FLY AT FRONT PREP AREA AND FEW SMALL FLIES AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,ROACHES,AND FLIES,ALL AREA MENTIONED MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.FOUND SIDE DOOR OPENED AND NO SCREEN PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING WHEN CLOSED OR KEEP MAIN DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIME,TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: TOXIC ITEMS STORE IN PREP AREA.FOUND A HALF CAN OF ROACH SPRAY ON TOP THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN BY OPENED FOOD(RICE SOAKING)AND SPICES, CLEAN UTENSILS,CUTTING BOARDS ETC., ALSO AT SAME AREA A BOTTLE OF SUAVE LOTION. UNOPENED ONE GALLON OF HOME PEST SPRAYER AND ONE GALLON OF ALMOST FINISHED BUG STOP STORED BY OPENED DRY INGREDIENTS AND CLEANED POTS AND PANS.AFTER MY REQUEST PESTICIDE REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO STORE PESTICIDE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED IN GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS

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: GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENTS. LIQUID FOOD STAINS AT PANELS OF INTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. GRIMES ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.GRIME AND BUILD-UP GREASE ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SCRAPE/ REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED.STAGNATE WATER AROUND HOT WATER TANK, DISH MACHINE,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED REPAIR WHAT CAUSE FOR THE STANDING WATER IN ALL AREA MENTIONED.

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: BLACK DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / REMOVE,ALSO EXCESS WATER STAINS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TEA AREA AT FRONT PREP

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: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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.