PAN Y PIZZA PA' YA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED TEA INSIDE OPEN CUP ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OPEN CUP FROM PREP AREA AND STORE IN SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUP FROM PREP AREA.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE SIGNAGE.

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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOOD HELD PAST EXPIRATION DATE. OBSERVED STUFFED BEEF, CHICKEN, AND POTATO WITH PREPARATION DATED 3-5-25, SALSA MADE WITH CHOPPED FRESH TOMATO WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 2-27-25, AND EMPANADAS WITH A PREP DATE OF 3-6-2025. DAY 1 COUNTS AS THE FIRST PREP DAY AND CAN BE HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND STORAGE ITEMS. MUST CAP OFF WASH BOWL AND TOILET WATER LINE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM TOILET ROOM.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND STORAGE ITEMS. MUST CAP OFF WASH BOWL AND TOILET WATER LINE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM TOILET ROOM.

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.