LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1650 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, AND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

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.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 70 PREPARED UNCOOKED PORK AND CHEESE PIZZAS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68F-72F LOCATED ON PIZZA RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW PREPARED UNCOOKED PIZZAS TO SIT OUT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. $420 WORTH OF TCS FOODS DISCARDED PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR PROPER RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOODS.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS PROPERLY TO CLOSE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE CLOSED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED UNEVEN AND WORN-OUT WALL COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAKE ALL WALL COVING TIGHT-FITTING OR REPLACE.

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: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED UNEVEN AND WORN-OUT WALL COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAKE ALL WALL COVING TIGHT-FITTING OR REPLACE.

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.