PAISANS PIZZERIA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA WITH SOAP DISPENSER ATTACHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SPOTS ON INTERIOR UPPER COMPONENTS IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOUNTAIN MACHINE LINES STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD SEWER LINE OR RELOCATE FOUNTAIN MACHINE LINES AND SODA BAG IN A BOX TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SEWER LINE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP AND EQUIPMENT INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK ON WESTSIDE IN LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS(FIRST FLOOR AND TWO IN BASEMENT) AND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN SAID WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SODA CRATES, WOOD PLANKS AND PALLETS STORED IN REFUSE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ON NORTHSIDE IN LADIES WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN BETWEEN FIRST STALL AND URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLUE TAPE ON WALLS IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE FROM WALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED HOLES AND CRACKS IN WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACE OF WALL TO MAKE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE SINK IN EASTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, OBSERVED HOLE BEHIND ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED HOLE AROUND DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SMALL REAR PREP AREA, OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR NORTHSIDE ENTRANCE, AND OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN BETWEEN SMALL PREP SINK AND DRYING RACK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY IN FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY IN FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.