MORETTI'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 4 DRAWER COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.7 F AND 6 DRAWER COOLER AT 50.9 F WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER STATED ABOVE. 17 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44.5 F - 50.9 F, 5 LBS OF BREAD CHICKEN AT 48.2 F, 7 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 45.8 F, 8 LBS OF STEAK AT 43.0 F, AND 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.7 F. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. VALUE $2500.00, LBS.

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.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. OBSERVED SOME TYPE OF LIQUID SUBSTANCE DRIPPING THROUGH CEILING PANEL ONTO TABLE WHERE PIZZAS ARE BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SURFACE AND FOODS ARE CONTAMINATED, MUST STOP PREPPING IN THAT AREA AND REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING TO PREVENT ANY FORMS OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL. OBSERVED 7 BARS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVCIE OR PAPER TOWEL FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED STRAINERS INSIDE ALL HANDSINKS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINK AND REMOVE STRAINERS THAT IS USED FOR LIQUID WASTE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED INTERIOR PARTS, AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED AND EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTDOOR PATIO WITH 1 INCH GAP ACROSS BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. OBSERVED LIVE GNATS - APPROXIMATELY 15 THROUGH-OUT BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR DURING INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-CHICKEN AT 48.2 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSIL NOT PROPERLY STORED. OBSERVED UTENSIL BEING STORED OUTSIDE ON PATIO AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMIATION BEFORE USE AND UTENSILS FOR PATIO CAN OT BE STORED ON TABLES. UTENISL MUST BE PLACED ON TABLES WHEN CUSTOMER IS SITTED.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. ICE BINS IN BAR AREAS AND ICE BIN OUTSIDE ON PATIO NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE BIN COVERS IN PLACE OVER ICE AND REMOVE ICE BIN STORED OUTSIDE.

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: EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FILTERS ON PIZZA OVEN, WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND GASKETS ON COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-PREMISES INCLUDING STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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: LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY. WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND RESEAL SURFACE.

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: LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD OVER ALL BULDS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS. LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR PIZZA STATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FROM BAR TAP GOING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND HAVE HOSE GOING INTO WASTE DRAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY INSIDE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. RIGHTSIDE HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FROM BAR TAP GOING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND HAVE HOSE GOING INTO WASTE DRAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY INSIDE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. RIGHTSIDE HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

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.