COLLETTI'S RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.THE EXTERIOR STAINLESS STEEL DOOR WAS OPEN. THE SCREEN DOOR SCREEN IS TORN AND NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.THERE ARE TWO SMALL HOLES TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN. ALL DOORS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND BE RODENT PROOFED ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND AN UNLABELED PLASTIC BOTTLE OF BLEACH HANGING AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN WHICH IS A DESIGNATED HAND SINK. ALL TOXIC ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND STORED AT ALL TIMES. CDI.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL THE 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SALT, SUGAR AND FLOUR LOCATED NEXT TO THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. THIS AREA IS EXTREMELY RUSTED OUT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS FROM SHELVING RACKS AND BOTTOM SHELVES.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST 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 MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AROUND THE LARGE HOT WATER HEATER TANK AND IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT.

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 INTERIOR RUSTY AND UNEVEN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE LARGE HOT WATER HEATER TANK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER MAKING A GREEN SALAD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER MAKING A GREEN SALAD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.