RAS DASHEN ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT INC

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT THE BAR AREA NEXT TO ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AT BAR AREA AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BOTH WOMENS BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT.7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND RAW FOOD BEING SOLD INSIDE MENU NOT PROPERLY BEING DISCLOSED.(STEAK TARTAR) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITTAION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A SELL BY DATE FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR ON PLACARDS ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMMINER ON MENU OR ON PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COLD AND HOT READING TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA VEGETABLE REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER (ALONG EAST WALL) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO DISHWASH ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS (X3) NOT HOLDING WATER IN COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHMACHINE ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FOUND RUSTY KNOBS THAT HOLDS WHITE PLASTIC COVER INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE SAME UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. REPLACE KNOBS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: KNIVES STORED ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK. LONG CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR BY THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REMOVED,STORE IT TO ELEVATE SHELF.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION,AT PRESENT TIME 0ppm. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. MUST WASH MULTI USE UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION OR UNDER THE HOOD PROVIDED AT ONE BURNER UNIT,WHICH PRESENTLY IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE MENTIONED UNIT FROM PREMISES. CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DIRTY ,GREASY PLASTIC CRATES ARE USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESS DEBRIS FROM CRUMBLED WALLS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRUMBLE WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.DUST AND WALL PARTICLE ON TOP THE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER ON EACH COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE STOPPERS.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAINED SAID UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION OR UNDER THE HOOD PROVIDED AT ONE BURNER UNIT,WHICH PRESENTLY IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE MENTIONED UNIT FROM PREMISES. CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DIRTY ,GREASY PLASTIC CRATES ARE USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESS DEBRIS FROM CRUMBLED WALLS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRUMBLE WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.DUST AND WALL PARTICLE ON TOP THE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER ON EACH COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE STOPPERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT AND LIGHT COVER CRACKED AT SAME ABOVE STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR CLUTTERED, CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TOP OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN; WHILE WEARING GLOVES, PROCEEDED TO CLEAN TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH,BACK TO PREPARING FOOD THEN RINSED HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STILL WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND FINALLY RINSED BELL PEPPERS AND STARTED CUTTING THEM STILL WITH SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-30-010(A).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (MEAT, CHICKEN,VEGETABLES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT ABOUT 12:30PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTURCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.