Chicago's Pizza Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BELOW THE GRILL AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1441242 DATED 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED: "V33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT." AND "V38-ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT BOTH AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT OF ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT (NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD/COVER PIPES OR TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE SANDWICH COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE SODA GUN HOLDERS/DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND BOXES OF SODA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS END TO END WITH CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS END TO END WITH CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.