USMANIA FINE DINING Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

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: OBSERVED DARK GROVES IN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS. MUCT CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. ALL DARK GROVES MUST COME CLEAN OR ELSE CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS UNDER GRILL. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN IN INTERIOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF "SUBWAY" OVEN UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BURNERS OF OVEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL BURNERS OF STOVE.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF REGROUTING. REGROUT ALL TILES IN DISHROOM AREA TO PREVENT STANDING WATER FROM COLLECTING.

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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMUALTION ON LIGHTS ABOVE NAAN AREA AND GRILL. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN DISHROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE NAAN AREA AND GRILLS. REPLACE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN ROOM CONTAINING LARGE MIXER FOR DOUGH FOR NAAN. NAAN IS MIXED, PORTIONED AND WRAPPED IN ROOM WITHOUT ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. MUST INSTALL HANDSINK OR REMOVE MIXER FROM ROOM AND REMOCATE TO AND EXISTING FOOD PREPARATION AREA CONTAINING AN EXPOSED HANDINK.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOP INSIDE READY TO EAT JELLO. MUST PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOP INSTEAD OF BOWL.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOP INSIDE READY TO EAT JELLO. MUST PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOP INSTEAD OF BOWL.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.