BACINO'S OF LINCOLN PARK LTD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; PASTA, PIZZA, PORK, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1937402, DATED 6/23/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #40; OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA, AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM SAID COOLER. REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AND REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN SAID COOLER. MUST STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, 2-DOOR BERG FREEZER AND MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS (CORNERS), THROUGHOUT BASEMENT SEATING AND STORAGE AREAS, IN OFFICE IN BASEMENT. BEHIND BARS ON ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN SEATING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA. REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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 REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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 REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OR ORGANIZE ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, IN BASEMENT, AND IN PAINT CLOSET IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6: OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND REMOVE/DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OR ORGANIZE ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, IN BASEMENT, AND IN PAINT CLOSET IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6: OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND REMOVE/DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.