FERRO'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#118298 ON 01/05/10 NOT CORRECTED: #34 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA, #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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: DEFROST ITALIAN ICE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLER. SEAL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL SECTIONS OF EXPOSED INSULATION BY STAFF TOILET ROOM NEXT TO SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS. SEAL WALL SECTIONS AT HAND WASH SINK AND BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN NEWLY INSTALLED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE PREMISES. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR ITALIAN ICE SCOOPS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN NEWLY INSTALLED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE PREMISES. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR ITALIAN ICE SCOOPS.

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.