ITALIAN VILLAGE RESTAURANT, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT 56.6F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST TO 40.0F OR BELOW. UNNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION N7-38-005(A)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. FOUND SHRIMP AT 53.9F, CALAMARI AT 52.3F, LOBSTERS AT 51.4F, COOKED RICE AT 48.9F, TOMATOE SAUCE AT 48.7F, PASTA 51.4F CLAMS 52.5F. MANAGER INMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS 14LBS WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TO HAVE HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENT AND OTHER PEST. GREASE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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.