GIANNA'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (EX. CUT TOMATOES AND LEAFY GREENS, SOFT CHEESES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THE THAWING OF FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN A BUCKET INSIDE UTILITY MOP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY HAD A NON-FUNCTIONING METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL COOLER UNITS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE OF BUCKETS AND FOOD PANS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (EX. BUCKET OF SHRIMP WAS NOTED). INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF ALL FLOORS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FOOD UNCOVERED IN ALL COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE LIDS AND COVERING TO AVOID CONTAMINATION TO STORED FOOD PRODUCT.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FACILITY WITH A BUCKET OF SHRIMP INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. FACILITY UTILIZED WATER FROM UTILITY MOP SINK TO THAW THE SHRIMP. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED TO UTILIZE DESIGNATED FOOD PREP SINK AND DISCONTINUE USE OF MOP SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION. A TOTAL OF $25 AND 5LBS OF RAW SHRIMP WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THE PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FACILITY WITH A BUCKET OF SHRIMP INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. FACILITY UTILIZED WATER FROM UTILITY MOP SINK TO THAW THE SHRIMP. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED TO UTILIZE DESIGNATED FOOD PREP SINK AND DISCONTINUE USE OF MOP SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION. A TOTAL OF $25 AND 5LBS OF RAW SHRIMP WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THE PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.