ARMANDS PIZZERIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO TAG ON THE CLAMS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER.AND NO TAG WAS KEPT FOR THE LAST 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TAG ON THE BAG OF THE CLAMS HAS TO BE KEPT ON THE BAG UNTIL READY TO COOK AND MUST BE KEPT FOR THE LAST 90 DAYS. MAANGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $100.00 AND 15 TOTAL LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005B.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 521341 DATED 4/12/11. #30- PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. #33 -MUST CLEAN SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FREEZER.#42- ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE GARAGE( BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA WITH WALK IN COOLER ,REACH IN FREEZZER AND X2 CHEST FREEZER), MUST REPAIR /REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE GARAGE( BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA WITH WALK IN COOLER ,REACH IN FREEZZER AND X2 CHEST FREEZER), MUST REPAIR /REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.