PETE'S PIZZA & BAKEHOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FRESH VEGETABLES NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED AN OPEN BUS PAN FILLED WITH RAW BACON BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH ROMAINE LETTUCE AND A BAG OF SHREDDED LETTUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE RAW BACON. ALSO OBSERVED IN ANOTHER COOLER A CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF FRESH BROCCOLI AND BAGGED CARROTS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MACHINE AND ADDITIONAL SLIME IN THE UPPER ICE SHOOT PORTION AND OTHER ICE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE PIZZA TO GO BOXES IN THE UNPROTECTED BASEMENT NOT SUITABLE FOR FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD WRAPPED IN TINFOIL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SPLASH GUARDS ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AT THE TO GO BAG SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS WALL MOUNTING FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MIRROR. ALL ABOVE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY 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: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.