ORSO'S RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MARCH AND APRIL 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO PANS OF RAW GROUND BEEF STORED ABOVE CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT ARUGLA, ICEBERG AND ROMAINE LETTUCE IN WALKIN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE TWO PANS OF RAW GROUND BEEF RELOCATED TO AREA IN WALKIN COOLER USED TO STORE RAW MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON UPPER AND LOWER AREA OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELD IN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT TOP OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO PATIO, AT BASE ON LEFT SIDE OF SOUTHSIDE EXIT DOOR AND LEFT SIDE BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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 DAMAGED GASKETS ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALKIN COOLERS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE OF HANDWASHING SINK NEAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE OF HANDWASHING SINK NEAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.