CONNIE'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD, A MOUSE DROPPING AND A BLACK PEEBLE INSIDE THE SALT STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCTS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE SEVERAL COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: SPINACH DIP (50.1F), 7 BOTTLES OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (49.0F), PORK LINKS (45.0F), CHICKEN WINGS (45.0F), PORTIONED BEEF MEAT (49.0F), HALF AND HALF (50.0F), MILK (49.0F-50.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT AT $150. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOUR REFRIGERATORS ON SITE. THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BOILING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD (50.0F), PREP COOLER #3 ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE (55.0F), DESSERT COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (51.0F), AND COOLER AT THE COFFEE/BEVERAGE STATION NEAR THE DINING AREA (57.0F). ALL MENTIONED COLD HOLDING UNITS HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON ALL UNITS. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE TO GO AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH AND APRROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE SHELF WITH CLEAN PLATES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE AREA WITH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT: BEHIND THE PIZZA BAKING/ ASSEMBBLY EQUIPMENT, AT THE LOWER BACK OPENING PART OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE PIZZA TOPPING COLD HOLDING UNIT, WHERE THE SPEED RACKS ARE STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA, IN THE WATER & COMPRESSOR ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE UPPER OFFICES, AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.115 NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.