DAMENZO'S INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 80.0F & PIZZA WALK IN COOLER AT 49.2F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.AIR TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA WALK IN COOLER IS 33.8F AT THIS TIME.

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED & POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PIZZA WALK IN COOLER & PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT & BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER SUCH ASCOOKED CHEESE PIZZA 83.6F,SAUSAGE PIZZA 93.9F,COOKED SAUSAGE 50.1F, COOKEDITALIAN SAUSAGE 49.4F,BEEF AUJUS 51.4F,MILK 50.7F,BEEF ROAST 46.0F-61.1F 12/22/10.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.170LBS.$320.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2 FOOD PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WHERE THERE WAS LARGE PIZZA PANS,SCRUBBERS,SILVERWARE INSIDE OF 1 OF 2 HANDSINK & NO TOWEL DISPENSING FROM DISPENSER,ALSO 2 HAND SINK LARGE BUSS PANS STORED ON TOP OF SINK AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED ICE SCOOP& GARBAGE CAN.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,FILTERS AT HOOD,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SINKS IN BASEMENT NOT IN USE,FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR WOOD FLOOR IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA NEXT TO COOLER.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR WOOD FLOOR IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA NEXT TO COOLER.

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.