PAZZA PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN AND PIZZA IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: DID NOT OBSERVE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT A TRAINING, SIGNS, POCKET CARDS OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY HAS BEEN PROVIDED, PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, OR OTHER MEANS TO CONVEY ALL OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. PROVIDED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TO MANGER ON SITE VIA-EMAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED ON SITE IN WHOLE ESTABLISHMENT. PER PIC, HAND SINKS WAS REMOVED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AND IN FRONT STATION AREA. MANAGER RE-INSTALLED HANDSINK ON SITE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-030 (C) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN FRONT PREPARATION AND DISH AREA. PER PIC, HAND SINKS WAS REMOVED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN FRONT STATION AREA. FACILITY MUST RE-INSTALL/PROVIDE HANDSINKS IN EACH AREA NOTED ABOVE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

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 SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN CONTAINERS PLACED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. EMPLOYEE RELOCATED RAW CHICKEN BELOW READY-TO-EAT FOODS WHILE ON SITE. 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.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: PIZZA STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 100F. ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. ALL DISPLAY PIZZA WAS DISCARDED ON SITE APPRXIMATELY 10LBS OF PIZZA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $200 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR BASEMENT DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE HAS OPEN GAPS AROUND THE DOOR WHICH CAN ALLOW FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR UTEILITY AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST PLACE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING BASE COVING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE MISSING BASE COVING ON WALLS ADJACENT TO FLOORS.

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 RAW WOOD UNDER TABLE TOP OF REGISTER AREA AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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 RAW WOOD UNDER TABLE TOP OF REGISTER AREA AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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.