COSTELLO'S SANDWICHES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE PIPES UNDER THE SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND REPAIR THE SINK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. OWNER AND MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOW THE SINK IS DRAINING WELL.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN SANDWICH, TUNA SALAD, CHILI, LENTIL SOUP ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. HUMBERTO REYES ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15PM WHILE I WAS STARTING TO TYPE THE REPORT.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521974 DATED 1/23/12 #30- PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.#32- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. #36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA AT MAIN PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-49-090.

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 DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)IN THE MAIN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING PART OF THE COVING 4" THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA(BEHIND THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE).MUST INSTALL COVING/BASEBOARD.

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: MISSING PART OF THE COVING 4" THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA(BEHIND THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE).MUST INSTALL COVING/BASEBOARD.

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.