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

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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 HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 81.6F ALSO OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 81.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT LEAST 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS NOTHER HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) A 2-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGERS AT 48.7F, PESTO SAUCE AT 54.4F AND HAM AT 53.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $56. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOK FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR FRONT PIZZA COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F INSIDE THE UNIT. COOLER WAS USED TO STORED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, BEHIND UNUSED EQUIMPENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON NORTHEAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.