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

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

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.