PETTERINO'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A MIXTURE OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILDUP ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AREA THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. 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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOORS AND COUNTERS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE BAR, AND IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOR FRIES AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.