BARRACO'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC IN CHARGE HAS NO . INSTRUCTED THAT PIC MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PIC ON DUTY AT THIS TIME HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED ( REHEATING SAUCES ETC, FOODS COOK TO ORDER). ALFREDO PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE OF 144.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST SANITIZE AT FINAL RINSE OF 180.0F. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL DISHMACHINE AND 3- COMPARTTMENT SINK TO CLEAN/ SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-025

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 1-LB OF CUP COLESLAW AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 49.0F, 50.0F,3-LB CUPS OF HOMEMADE RANCH SALAD DRESSING AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 35.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSER ED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER THATS 41.0F OR BELOW-COS.COOLER WILL BE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLAEN.MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE 2NDFL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/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 FLOORS INSIDE 2NDFL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/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.