DINO'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: SANITIZING RINSE NOT PROPER CONCENTRATION AT DISH MACHINE. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHILE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.CHLORINE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. "HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG" PLACED ON DISH MACHINE.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENNGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP IN RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT CLEANED, MAINTAINED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED GREASE BOX WITH WASTED OLD GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE BOX AND ENCRUSTED ALONG SIDES AND ON TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AND GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN LEFT SODE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER COMING UP MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, LEFT SEEM ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMARTMENT SINK BROKEN AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND HAVE SEEM WELDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 4-10-2015, REPORT #1434743: 38-NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING N=HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMIATION BEFORE USE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHEMICAL ROOM STORAGE SHELVES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. ICE BINS IN BAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS TO PROTECT ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS OVER ICE BINS.

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: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, SODA GUN HOLDER, SINKS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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: FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOLDER FOR SPRAYER.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.