YUMMY BUFFET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 45.1 F. ALSO OBSERVED ASSORTED SALAD DRESSINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE HELD AT CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE, RANCH DRESSING AT 55 F, FRENCH DRESSING AT 60.8 F AND ITALIAN DRESSING 60 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD APPROX. 16LBS OF FOOD WORTH $210. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED RICE IN UNLABLED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE COCKROACHES CONTAINED INSIDE AN EXPOSED ALARM SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROX. 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND APPROX. 5 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN SMALL REAR BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FTTING ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY CONTAINED IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS, GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO COMPLETELY REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BANQUET ROOM IN BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND STORAGE RACK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS, GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO COMPLETELY REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BANQUET ROOM IN BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND STORAGE RACK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.