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

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD BEEF HELD AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 88.7F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES OR 41F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLSING. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $13. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF BLACK WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR WITH APPROPRIATE SHELVING.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.