BACCI CAFE & PIZZERIA LTD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 111.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF TURKEY BURGERS STORED ON THE SHELF OF THE STEAM TABLE AT 98.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $124. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE 51.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT ALL TIMES (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION). ALSO, OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN THE PIZZA OVENS AND PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MOLDY, ROUGH CAULKING AND RECAULK SMOOTHLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE THE CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE WITH A HOLE IN IT.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT HAVING TO OPEN FAUCET COMPLETELY.

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: NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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.