ANGELO'S STUFFED PIZZA CORP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CURRENTLY NOT IN USE TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN NEWLY ADDED PREPARATION ROOM LOCATED INBETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA WITH DOORS. DOUGH MIXER, PREP TABLE, LETTUCE SHREDDER, CAN OPENER, MEAT SLICER CURRENTLY BEING USED TO SLICE BEEF NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO UTILIZE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK UNTIL INSTALLATION OF SINK IN SAME AREA PROVIDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. DRAIN FLIES NOTED (LIVE AND DEAD) IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES AND MAINTAIN AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NOTED FULLY FUNCTIONAL TOILET BEING UTILIZED IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ENCLOSED, NO WALLS OR DOOR. WALLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND USING SHOWER CURTAIN FOR DOOR. INSTD TO HAVE TOILET ROOM FULLY ENCLOSED (WITH SELF CLOSING DOOR, FINISHED WALLS UP TO CEILING, CEILING FINISHED AND PROPER VENTILATION PROVIDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. WORN CAULKING NOTED AROUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK, INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND MOTORS OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

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 (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPER STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPER STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.