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

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE PRESENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED, 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON MAIN LEVEL, AND 9 LIVE ROACHES IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND LIQUOR BOTTLES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2064909, DATED 6/23/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #32; MUST STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #38; MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS AND BUGS FROM SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S AT BAR.

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 REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS, AND IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.

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: CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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 LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS, OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA.

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 LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.

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.