CHICAGO'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM. FINAL RINSE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0.0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM. ECO LAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. NOW IT'S REACHING 100PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1982949 DATED 2/9/17. #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE, MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL. #32-HANDLE OF THE PREP COOLER WITH HAM AND ITALIAN BEEF BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED AROUND THE STOVE.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED AROUND THE STOVE.

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.