NEPAL HOUSE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDES OF STOVE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING SURFACES WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, SOUP, ETC.) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE ONE PRESENTED HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: No discard date provided on cooked TCS foods ( rice, chicken... ) in walk-in cooler and held for than 24hrs, instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK STATION HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE AREA AROUND THE HAND WASHING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SINK NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ALL OPEN FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ALL OPEN FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOR IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEAT STORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDSINK AT MAIN PREP LINE IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2555639 DATED MAY 11, 2022. #47 OBSERVED WORN GASKET IN 2 DOOR COMMERCIAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL GASKETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. #55 FACILITY REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS, UNDER EQUIPMENT (REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO PICK UP, CHOP, AND WRAP UP READY TO EAT PITA BREAD FOR CONSUMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN DELI TOP COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE FROM 45 F TO 54.3 F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS $25 OF CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOOD IS AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM PIPE CONDENSATION LEAKING ONTO BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE BOXES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN GASKET IN 2 DOOR COMMERCIAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL GASKETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FACILITY REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS, UNDER EQUIPMENT (REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.