COCHIAROS PIZZA #2 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS/GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS 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: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS/GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS 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.