NAPLES PIZZA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written and signed employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure in place. Must provide equipment and written procedure clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14. Observed no hand washing signage in facility. Must provide hand washing signage at exposed hand sinks and in employee restroom. Must maintain same.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (a)(2) Observed the following TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods at improper temperatures in front prep cooler: deli meats @ 50.7F - 52.9F; sliced tomatoes @ 50F; steak @ 51.1F; chicken wings @ 50.2F; beef @ 49.5F; and raw chicken @ 51.6F. Instructed all TCS foods must be held at 40F or higher when stored in refrigeration. Operator voluntarily discarded 9lbs of denatured foods, valued @ $22, during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods not properly labeled in all refrigeration. Must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 3-501.17.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(c). Observed excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in basement, and 1 door freezer in front prep. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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: 4-601.11(c). Observed excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in basement, and 1 door freezer in front prep. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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.