USMANIA FINE DINING Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALLS AT FRONT SODA STATION AND IN THE IN KITCHEN AREA ON BOXES STORING PRODUCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. ALSO OBSERVED REAR WROUGHT IRON GATE DOOR IN FRONT OF THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4 INCHE GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THERE IS NO SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST RODENT PROOF. CITATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

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 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 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 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.