HALAL PIZZA & CHICKEN INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED COOKED CHICKEN PILED HIGH IN DEEP COVERED BUS PANS IMPROPERLY COOLING INSIDE THE 3 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER THAT IS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN WAS PREVIOUSLY COOKED BETWEEN 11AM AND 12PM. NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 96.9F TO 55.7F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIME/TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE 3 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN AT 96.6F, RAW CHICKEN AT 53.2F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 51.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

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: NOTED THE ABOVE MENTIONED 3 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 68.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN AT 56.6F AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 96.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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: NOTED PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED SALADS IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGEN WARNING NEEDED ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE OR EQUIPMENT.----ALL PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED. ALL MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: HOT WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE SINK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR STAND MIXER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR STAND MIXER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.