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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK WAS INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. ALSO, NO HANDWASHING WAS INSTALLED AT THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED: PANINI MAKER UNIT, BLENDER, MEAT SLICER, MIXER, AND PREP TABLES WERE ALL LOCATED IN MENTIONED AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SODA SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR MIXED WITH SODA SYRUP LEAKING FROM SAID BOXES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE THE LEAKING SODA BOX

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED 3 ADULTS AND 3 BABY LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER(AT HINGES AND RUBBER GASKET). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD: 1/2 LB OF CHOPPED OLIVE;1/2LB CHOPPED CANADIAN BACON; 1LB OF CHUNKS PINEAPPLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED UNIT. AND 1/2LB OF GIARDINIERA.TOTAL COST 25 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: FOOD SPATULAS ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD, ALSO COOKING/SERVING HANGED AT THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL(SAME MENTIONED AREA). REMOVE/RELOCATE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LIDS TO RECEPTACLE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LIDS TO RECEPTACLE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.