YUMMY BUFFET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAG IN A METAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-00B (B)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND SUSHI DISPLAY CASE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE 56.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MUST REPAIR. 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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: RAW TUNA AT 57.1F, SHRIMP AT 60.2F, SCRAMBLED EGG AT 58.3F, CREAM CHEESE AT 57.3F.------ INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOOD PRODUCT TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 69.8F/62.6F/59.9F, BEEF AT 98.1F, SHRIMP AT 70.2F, SQUID AT 46.7F ALSO IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE ARE: PICADILLO AT 43.5F, COLESLAW AT 44.9F, CRAB STICK AT 65.3F, RAW CHICKEN AT 51.9F, CHOPPED CILANTRO AT 62.2F, NOODLES AT 60.6F, SLICED ONIONS AT 46.8F. SUSHI RICE AT 79.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $1,000.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 100 LBS. . 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.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) ONTO FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AND BETWEEN FRONT 2 DOORS. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOORS WITH HOLES. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS AND REPAIR REAR SCREEN DOOR.--------- ALSO NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR DINING AREA, PARTY ROOM AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS INCLUDING BUFFET TABLE CABINETS IN DINING AREA, BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT PARTY AND DINING ROOM.--------NOTED EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA, PARTY ROOM AND DINING ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDER SUSHI CABINETS AND UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT/BUFFET TABLE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDER SUSHI CABINETS AND UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT/BUFFET TABLE.

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.