Old Town Pizza Pub Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sink at bar. Also observed kitchen exposed hand sink blocked and inaccessible with 2 dish/pizza brushes and 2 pizza scrappers, at time of inspection. Instructed manager that exposed hand sink must be accessible and have soap and paper towels to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage. Observed black slime like substance on interior contact surfaces of ice machine located in rear dry storage area. Ice was being used for human consumption. Must turn off ice machine remove ice and have interior surfaces cleaned and sanitized. Violation was corrected during inspection. 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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed chipped and peeling paint on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed no splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink, next to 3 compartment sink. Observed no splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink, at bar. Instructed manager to install splash guard on left side of to prevent possible contamination. Maintain 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed floor leading to beer/keg cooler located behind bar, cracked and missing floor tiles. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair, ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and maintain at all times.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed floor leading to beer/keg cooler located behind bar, cracked and missing floor tiles. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair, ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and maintain at all times.

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.