D'AGOSTINOS PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED SODA CASES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AT THE DELIVERY AREA.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.

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: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----TORN/MISSING PLASTIC DOOR CURTAIN INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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: NOTED THE FOLLOWING DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,PLASTIC FOOD CART ON THE COOKS LINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE FLOOR STAND MIXER, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER, METAL PIZZA HOLDER RACK NEAR DELIVERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MACHINE.----INTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR SOILED LINEN CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS, OLD DIRTY MOP HEAD ETC.---INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE A PLASTIC TABLECLOTH AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST BE CLEANABLE.

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 BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, AT BASEMENT LIQUOR AREA. MUST REPLACE.-----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY.---- WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO WALKWAY WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE.FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BROKEN BEER BOTTLES.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE MATS.

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: NOTED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING DOOR MATERIAL AND THE BOTTOM PORTION. MUST REPLACE.

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: ALL CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-23-23 REPORT #2570121 NOT CORRECTED.#39- NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.#39- FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#53-: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE BY THE GREASE TRAP, GREASE RECEPTACLE AND HEATING UNIT.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-23-23 REPORT #2570121 NOT CORRECTED.#39- NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.#39- FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#53-: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE BY THE GREASE TRAP, GREASE RECEPTACLE AND HEATING UNIT.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.