USMANIA FINE DINING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 53.4F;COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 79.7F.MANAGER / OWNER STATED RICE WAS COOKED THIS MORNING AND MIXED VEGETABLE YESTERDAY.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE $30. 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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(0ppm).UNIT IN USE:DISHES AND GLASSES WERE INSIDE THEW UNIT.NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON PREMISES.A TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED,HOWEVER NOT ON PREMISES. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT,FEW CHEMICAL TEST STRIP GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED.GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP THE SAID BOX AND WASTE OIL DRIPPING ON GROUND FROM THE EDGE OF CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS,RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERIES BAGS,INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN WRAPS ON WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE STOCK INSIDE THE STORAGE OF 6415 N OAKLEY,INSTRUCTED TO RE WRAP SAID PIPE OR RELOCATE FOOD STOCK

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN DISHES AT REAR OF PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON SHELVES USED HAS A SHIELDS FOR CLEAN DISHES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A MATERIAL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. POROUS CEMENT BLOCKS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND NOT CLEANABLE, ARE THE BASE OF METAL LEGS OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS SURFACE. RAW WOOD INSTALLED UNDER THE SHEL ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE,ALSO THE WOOD BLOCK UNDER THE MICROWAVE AT SAME AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. STANDING WATER ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP CAUSING LID TO RUST INSTRUCTED REMOVE WATER CLEAN AND PAINT SAID GREASE TRAP

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: DIRTY SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DUST DANGLING FROM WIRES WERE CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. EXCESS DUST ON CLEAN DISHES STORED ON SHELVES BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE PLATES PRIOR TO BE USED. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO LEAN 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: BASEBOARD /COVING TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE LOCATED AT 6415 N.OAKLEY. FOOD AND NON-FOOD STOCK NOT ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED STOCK.STANDING WATER BY THE FLOOR DRAIN AT SAME AREA/LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND IF NEEDED FIX THE PROBLEM WITH FLOOR DRAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEBOARD /COVING TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE LOCATED AT 6415 N.OAKLEY. FOOD AND NON-FOOD STOCK NOT ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED STOCK.STANDING WATER BY THE FLOOR DRAIN AT SAME AREA/LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND IF NEEDED FIX THE PROBLEM WITH FLOOR DRAIN.

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.