MORETTI'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.7F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE). REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 34.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-39-005 (A)

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.8) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: BLUE CHEESE AT 45.1F, GREEN SALAD AT 46.5F, GARLIC WITH OIL AT 47.7F, COOKED RICE AT 47.6F, RANCH DRESSING AT 43.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 60.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AROUND INNER PART WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: FOUND FRONT AND REAR BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT CUSTOMER MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM HAND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO TRAYS.----------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOUP COOKER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREAS INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MISSING SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINE BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: NOTED MISSING SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINE BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.