ITALIAN VILLAGE RESTAURANT, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY'S COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SODA GUN NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP AT THE BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN NOZZLES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR CURB AT THE COOK LINES WITH RAW CONCRETE BASEMENT THROUGH 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP ALONG THE PREP LINE AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOORS AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR..

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND/OR GREASE AT THE 2ND AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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.