PETE'S PIZZA & BAKEHOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED SERVICE COOLER USED FOR PIZZA (INGREDIENTS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. SERVICE COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER 44F TO 107F INSIDE SERVICE COOLER, ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT REAR AND AT FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY COUNTER BEING OFFERED FOR SALE.(HAWAIIAN PIZZA80.1F/107.7F, CHICKEN PIZZA 76.9F, SPINACH AND MUSHROOM PIZZA 89F, DEEP DISH CHEESE PIZZA 92.4F,CHICKEN 87.1F, CHEESE 95.8F, PEPPERONI 100.7F, SAUSAGE 98.2F,(PINEAPPLE 49.8F, CHICKEN 44.2F, BREADED CHICKEN 44.1F INSIDE COOLER)). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 44LBS WORTH $292 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. RECOMMENDED TO USE EITHER TEMPERATURE LOG OR TIME LOG FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND PROVIDE SHELVES FOR BASEMENT ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE), FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND GREASE/FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR THOUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND GREASE/FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR THOUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.