GOLDEN CRUST PIZZERIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,COOLER WAS 55.2F UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F,TECHNICIAN CAME TO FIX THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CHEESE 48.6F,HAM 49.7F,COLESLAW 48.8,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD,INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,;TOTAL FOOD 10 LBS,$60.00

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRESH 6-10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA AND OLD RODENT DROPPINGS 10-20 AT THE BASEMENT,SERIOUS VIOLATION,GIVEN 5 DAYS 04-09-10 TO CALL EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREA

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST ADJUST STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOORS TO PREVENT ANY INSECTS FROM ENTERING,DOORS MUST BE SEALED

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAIRED,MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN;CARPETED FLOOR LEADING TO THE WALK IN COOLER VERY DIRTY,MUST REMOVE CARPET FOR EASY CLEANING

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAIRED,MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN;CARPETED FLOOR LEADING TO THE WALK IN COOLER VERY DIRTY,MUST REMOVE CARPET FOR EASY CLEANING

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.