LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP UNDER THE CONDENSATION CATCH PAN IN THE FRONT DELI COOLER WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CATCH PAN. MUST CONTACT A REPAIRMAN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR PREP TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE VERTICAL 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHTBULB FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS CURRENTLY MISSINGA LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHTBULB FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS CURRENTLY MISSINGA LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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.