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Himalayan Restaurant

July 18, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER GRAB READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS OUT OF THE FRYER BASKET AND PLACE THE FOOD IN A TO-GO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE TONGS, UTENSILS OR PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-703.11 OBSERVED A DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSILS AND ONLY WASHING (WITH DETERGENT) AND RINSING COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSILS WITHOUT APPLYING SANITIZER BY THE IMMERSION OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UTENSIL IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SET UP TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 48F-51.8F AND WITH THE PREPARED DATES OF 7/16/23 ON THE CONTAINERS, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF FRIED CHEESE RANGING FROM 50F-51F WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING DATES ON THE CONTAINER AND ABOUT 1/2 LB OF DICED TOMATOES AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50F-55F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 45
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW.
code 46
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL RICE COOKER POT (WITH RICE INSIDE) BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

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