PEQUOD'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEHIND BAR AREA WITH GLOVED HANDS TOUCHING NON-FOOD ITEMS,FROM OPEN FLOOR DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT,REPLACING EMPTY PAPER ROLL,CHANGING PAPER TOWELS,THAN OBSERVED WITHOUT CHANCING GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING PICKED-UP A GLASS AND START TO FILL WITH ICE AT ICE BIN. ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE AT PREP LINE WITH GLOVED HANDS PULLED-UP HIS PANTS AND CONTINUE PREPPING BY PICKING UP CONDIMENT WITH SAME GLOVE. NO HANDWASHING NOR CHANGING OF THE GLOVES. DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH MANAGER IN CHARGE, PRESENTLY PROBLEM SOLVED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. BLOCKED BY ICE BIN. POP GUN SPRAYER INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER TOP WHICH COVERS THE ACCESSIBILITY FOR HANDWASHING. ALSO OBSERVED CUT SLICE OF LEMON AND ICE INSIDE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BIN,GUN SPRAYER OR RELOCATE MENTIONED SINK. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER:7 POUNDS OF COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 56.3F; 5 POUNDS PEPPERONI AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F. TCS FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: 10 POUNDS OF BLANCHED STRIP PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 51.1F TO 52.3F;5 POUNDS OF COOKED LINKS SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 47.1F; 5 POUNDS OF COOKED ITALIAN BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.8F; 7 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA PORTIONED IN BAGS AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51F; COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 49F. 5 POUNDS OF HOME MADE RANCH DRESSING AT TEMP OF 53F; AND 80 POUNDS OF RAW SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 51.5F, 53F AND 56.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: DISPLAY COOLER PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETERS SHOWED INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. ALSO FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 46.7F. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT (PREP COOLER) "HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE. BY THE TIME I LEFT WALK-IN COOLER REACHED AIR TEMP 43F. ON 3-13-2020 PREP COOLER REPLACED. PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 39.2F. UN-TAGGED UNIT.CONTINUE TO MONITOR

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(SOUTH-EAST CORNER)

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: SCREEN DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED GAPS AND HOLES BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME,MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A THIGH FIT TO FRAME

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: GRIMED WOOD UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIME AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(INCLUDED REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE AT 2209-2211 N CLYBOURN).GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AT 2209-2211 N CLYBOURN STORAGE AREA,AND PREMISES.ALL STORAGE AREAS,HOT WATER STORAGE AND SECOND FLOOR AREA THROUGHOUT.

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: DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AT 2209-2211 N CLYBOURN STORAGE AREA,AND PREMISES.ALL STORAGE AREAS,HOT WATER STORAGE AND SECOND FLOOR AREA THROUGHOUT.

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.