New Furama Seafood Restaurant

August 12, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HAND WASH SINK NOT DRAINING DUE TO CLOGGED DRAIN, BLACK GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED INSIDE SINK, AND NO HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED SAID SINK DURING INSPECTION REPORT WRITING. ALSO,FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN AND IN TOILET ROOMS ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 11Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP, CHICKEN FEET AND BROTH SOUP,COOKED PORK INTESTINE, COOKED SLICED PORK INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49.8-71.4F. MANAGER STATES FOODS WERE COOKED 08/11/10. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN 2 HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN 4 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 75LBS AND AT APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $100.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND UNCOVERED ICE BIN AND UNCOVERED PITCHERS OF ICE WATER AT BAR AREA WITH FRUIT FLIES ON RIMS OF SAID ICE WATER PITCHERS WHICH ARE SERVED FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE CUBES,ICE WATER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE PITCHERS, AND PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN. ALSO, NOTED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS-RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS IN METAL CONTAINER ABOVE OPEN UNCUT PRODUCE (GREEN PEPPERS). FOUND PLASTIC BAG OF RAW PORK BEING STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED READY-TO-EAT CUT VEGETABLES. FOUND WET NEWSPAPER WITH INK IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CILANTRO. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM RAW FOOD PRODUCTS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COVERS, AND NOT USE NEWSPAPER TO COVER ANY FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND 20 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN, GARBAGE RECEPTICLE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WALLS, AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS, RIMS OF ICE WATER PITCHERS, ICE BIN, AND STAIRCASE LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. ALSO,FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4TH INCH GAP NOTED UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS(ENTIRE BAR AREA AND STAIRWELL), RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, AND RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND VARIOUS COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS NOT DATED AND LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: INVERT MULTI-USE PLATES AT DINING AREA.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PAINT ALL RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES AT DINING, WALK-IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. REMOVE RUSTY INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC, CLOTH, PAPER LINING FROM PREP AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINKS, STORAGE CABINETS, GASKETS AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE BINS ON 3RD. FLOOR, AND ROLLING FOOD CARTS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STAIRCASE AND STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISHMACHINE AREA, DETAIL CLEAN CARPETING, REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR-REMOVE RUST, REPAIR LOOSE CARPET SECTIONS BY CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND FOOD STORAGE,EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS,AND FLOOR DRAINS AT DISH MACHINE ON 3RD. FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS, DISH MACHINE AREA, BAR AREA, DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, SPLATTERS, DUST BUILD UP, AND DARK BLACK STAINS. REPLACE ALL BLACK/DARK BROWN CEILING PANELS, WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM, CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS, AND DINING AREA. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA, AND DINING AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES AT STAIRCASE STORAGE AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT STORAGE AREA AT STAIRCASE. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROPERLY CONNECT SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE AREA AT RINSE SINK-REMOVE HOSE, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT WHITE UTILITY SINK AT TEA STATION. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND HOSE ATTACHED TO CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA ON 3RD FLOOR-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OR PROPERLY CONNECT TO PLUMBING. LEAKS AT HANDLE AND PIPING UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON 3RD. FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR ONE OF FOUR WASH BOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR BANQUET HALL.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, APRONS, ETC. IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN REAR STAIRS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND REMOVE LITTER, DEBRIS, GREASE SPILLS ETC. FROM STAIRCASE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED IN DESIGNATED AREA-REMOVE FROM BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN CONTAINERS.
code 43
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: FOUND ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES STORED ON PREP TABLE SHELF AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. NON-COMPLAINCE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE OF 2008 7-32-020(c)ISSUED. MANAGER DISCARDED ASHTRAY.
code 70

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