URU-SWATI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC).THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROX 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE(UNDER SHEVES AND ON TOP THE DOUGH MIXER) AND FRONT SERVING AREA(ON SHELVES UNDER COUNTER TOP). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MOSTLY OF EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING KITCHEN/PREP AREA.

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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS AT CAN OPENER BLADE IN PREP AREA.NEE TO CLEAN,SANITIZE 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY BASE WITH HOLES AT SHELF BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL.NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,MUST REPLACE BASE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO ALUMINIM FOILS

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREZEER. ICECLES HANGING FROM UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. MUST NOT STORE FOOD UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTH FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT WRAPPED WITH CLOTHS DUE TO FAUCET AT SINK CONTINUOSLY HEAVY LEAKING

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALL,CEILING TILES AND CEILING FIXTURE WITH EXCESS DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.DUST AND GREASE DANGLING FROM CEILING.CLEAN 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BAGS,SHOES,SLIPPERS, ETC. STORED ON SHELVES BY CLOSED FOOD CONTAINER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

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: WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BAGS,SHOES,SLIPPERS, ETC. STORED ON SHELVES BY CLOSED FOOD CONTAINER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

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.