L'APPETITO IMP ITALIAN FDS INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PRE-PACKAGED BROWNIES, RICE CRISPY TREATS, FOCCA BREADS, ITALIAN BREADS NOT LABELED NEXT TO THE PASTRY CASE. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A GARBAGE BAG BEING USED AS A CABINET COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA HAND SINK.

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: FOUND SIX CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND COLUMN LOCATED IN FRONT OF ENTRY WAY INTO THE DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS ALONG ALL WALL BASES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND THE DELI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND ACCUMULATED DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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: FOUND NO END COVERS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE DELI. ALSO AT THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO LONG STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO LONG STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.