URU-SWATI Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGEATATOR AT 61F . NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER. OWNER HAD COOLER COMPLETLY EMPTY WAITING FOR REPAIR. REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED FOR ALL PREPARRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARRED FOODS.

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 CAULKING NEEDED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN. OBSERVED CAULKING NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK AROUND SPLASH GUARDS. MAINTAIN. CLENA AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD ON COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT OF COOKING LINE, IF DARK GROOVES CAN NOT COME CLEAN CUTTING BOARD MUST BE REPLACED.

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 COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVETOPS NEED TO BE CLEANED.

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: FLOORS NEAR DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN NEED REGROUTING. GROUT FLOORS IN BETWEEN TILE SO THAT WATER CAN NOT COLLECT.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR UNDER FRONT HAND SINKS. OBSERVED WALK IN FLOORS NOT CLEAN. KEEP WALK IN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

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: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE COOKING AREA WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED SIDES OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING ARE WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN VENTS IN WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER SHOWING COOLER IS AT 40F AT ALL TIMES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST KEEP ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE. MUST KEEP ALL DISPENSING ITEMS OUTSIDE OF FOOD. MUST USE HANDLED SCOOPS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST KEEP ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE. MUST KEEP ALL DISPENSING ITEMS OUTSIDE OF FOOD. MUST USE HANDLED SCOOPS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.