FONTANO FOODS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPOUT IS MISSING. NOTED WATER SHOOTING FROM OPENING WHERE THE FAUCET SHOULD BE LOCATED WHEN THE WATER TURNER ON AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR FAUCET SPOUT. 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: REMOVE SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS FROM PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS NEEDED.

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: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SEPARATION BETWEEN THE END OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. MUST ALSO EXTEND THE BARRIER ALONG THE PREP TABLE AT THE END OF THE LARGE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS.PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARD,COUNTER TOPS AND SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE SINK, TOILET AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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: MUST REMOVE BLACK RESIDUE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT SLICING AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE LEAKS. MUST ALSO REPAIR HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE LEAKS. MUST ALSO REPAIR HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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.