FONTANO SUBS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOOD HANDLERS ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH THE GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLING FOOD. OTHER FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING THE PHONE, BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1982405 DATED 01/31/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THEM SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. 41-FOUND THE MOPS NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME. 45-FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD/DIRT AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STATION ON THE 1ST FL. WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE TOP DIVIDER (LEFT HAND SIDE/CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND THE TOP DIVIDER (LEFT HAND SIDE/CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.