Beggar's Pizza Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE BAR DISH MACHINE. NOTED DISHES ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE BEING WASHED IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR WITHOUT THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED NO COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 136 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALLOW PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

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 THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NOTED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NOTED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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.