USMANIA FINE DINING Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 100PPM. SANITIZING FINAL RINSE AT 0PPM ONLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE MACHINE AND IS NOW READING AT 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS ARE WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATED ALL CONTAINERS.

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: MUST REMOVE ALL THE EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DOES NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE. MUST USE SMALLER POTS TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 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 THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL THE SPICES CONTAINERS AND BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR AND FLOUR 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: ALL STOCKS AND BOXED FOODS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.(FOUND BOXED FOODS AND STOCKS ON 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: WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM/LUNCH ROOM AND WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE SHELVING IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM/LUNCH ROOM AND WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE SHELVING IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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.