GIO'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ITEMS INCLUDED, SALAMI, HAM, PEPPERONI, CHICKEN, BOLOGNA, CHEESE AND PANCETTA. TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 46.7F TO 76.4F AND ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 75LBS. VALUED AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 53.6F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX OR REPLACE DAMAGED SLIDING DOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE HOT/COLD WATER KNOBS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FL DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE HOT/COLD WATER KNOBS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FL DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.