USMANIA FINE DINING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP . YOGURT ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AT 66.6F. CHICKEN INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER AT 45.6F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $85.00, AND TOTAL 11 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #414142 DATED 10/4/2010 #30- FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABEL. IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,RICE ETC AND ALL SPICES.

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: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO- 2 DOOR COOLERS RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS AND REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES TO BE ABLE TO SUBMERGE THE POTS AND PANS ON THE 3RD COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE 3 MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN.

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: ALL FOOD BOXES AND STOCKS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

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: SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF AND WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REPLACE.HOOD WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP.

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: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST 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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE MISSING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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.