PICCOLO SOGNO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (VEAL 59.0 DEGREE F, CHICKEN, 52.8 DEGREE F, PORK 54.2 DEGREE F.) INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 10 LBS OF FOOD AND $150 DOLLARS VALUE. 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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BEEF, COOKED POTATOES, TOMATOES, ETC.) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 4-DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT OPERATING AT IMPROPER INTERNAL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (53.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT SHOULD HAVE AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY CALLED OUT LIRA'S ELECTRICAL HEATING, COOLING, REFRIGERATION SERVICE, LUIS LIRA (773) 314 7841. COOLER IS NOW WORKING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, SHOWING 40.6 DEGREE F.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS FLOUR'S AND SUGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE, THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE 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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS FLOUR'S AND SUGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE, THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE 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.