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LIZZANO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LIZZANO 636 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
November 5, 2024 License License #2997071
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN INTERIOR OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AND TWO ONE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR ON NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY, OPENINGS IN MIDDLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTANCE DOUBLE DOORS, AND OPENINGS IN MIDDLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND AT BASE OF BOTH DOUBLE DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF BOTH SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF BOTH SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH WHITE INTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA THAT WILL NOT BE USED BY FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA THAT WILL NOT BE USED BY FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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