USMANIA FINE DINING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 46.5F TO 48.7F. OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF COOLER,DOORS NOT ABLE TO CLOSED. ALSO FOUND SIX DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:67.8F. BOTH UNIT TAGGED" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE BOTH UNITS: RAW CHICKEN,COOKED LENTIL,COOKED RICE,ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEAM OF 45.F,COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 53.F; COOKED LENTILS AT TEMP OF 58F; COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 46.F,COOKED OKRA AT TEMP OF 82.F,COOKED MEAT AT TEMP OF 47.F; CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 66.F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. ALSO FOUND RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SIX DRAWER COOLER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT : CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 62.8F; BEEF AT TEMP OF 63.8F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.4F TO 59F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 150, VALUE 200. 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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED READY TO EAT PRODUCTS: CREAMED GINGER STORED INSIDE THE ECOLAB CHEMICAL BUCKETS. OBSERVED BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INTERIOR OF BACK PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANEL. FOUND FOOD UNCOVERED AND STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD DISCARDED. POUNDS 7 POUNDS $14. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL SHELF IN PREP AREA, EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.