MORETTI'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT PIZZA PREP STATION AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS #4 AND #6 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREAS COOLERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREAS COOLERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS 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.