COLLETTI'S RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FACILITIES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 6 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (PREP/COOKING AREA) AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F AND PIZZA PREP COOLER (PIZZA PREP AREA) WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE 6 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMP OF 50.5F) AND INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AIR TEMP OF 49.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: MEATBALLS AT 46.6F, MILK AT 47.9F, COOKED LASAGNA AT 53.9F/51.9F, COOKED EGGPLANT AT 49.6F, CHICKEN AT 51.3F/50.2F, COOKED PASTA AT 49.7F/51.6F/49.9F,47.8F, CHEESE BINGS AT 48.5F, ARTICHOKE DIP AT 47.4F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.5F, MEAT SAUCE AT 47.6F, CHILI AT 49.8F, SHRIMP AT 45.4F, PIZZA SAUSAGE AT 44.6F/47.2F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.5F, SLICED MUSHROOM AT 48.2F, DICED TOMATOES AT 48.5F, MILK AT 48.9F, SLICED GREEN PEPPERS AT 48.9F, TINY MEATBALLS AT 49.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $1800.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 200 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS, OPEN BOXES AND START COOKING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER HANDLING AND MAKING VEGETABLE SALAD WITH BARE HANDS, NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED REINSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.-----------NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND MAIN BAR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY/CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: FOUND OVER 200 RODENT (MICE DROPPINGS) THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, MAIN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES 15-20, ON TOPS OF POTS AND PANS 10, OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP AREA, BEHIND PIZZA OVEN 40, ON MIXER 6, ON PREP SHELVES 10, UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS 10, OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR BASEMENT AREA DUE TO CLUTTER, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND ALL BARS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, WAIT STATION AREA 10, COFFE AREA 15. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ----------FOUND 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DINING AREA AND 4 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1578222 ISSUED ON 09-28-15. #33 - FILTERS ON PIZZA OVEN, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, UTENSILS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR COOLERS, OVENS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR. 12/28/2015 #35 CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, SIDES OF OVEN, STOVES, FRYERS, GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE 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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOORS IN ALL BARS.--------NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT/AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.-------NOTED WATER SEEPING FROM WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL.-----------NOTED UNFINISHED WALL IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR 2 COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR 2 COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

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.