PICCOLO SOGNO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 46F, COOKED PASTA AT 46F, AND CHEESE AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. 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: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE DESSERT PREP STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, SUCH AS EGGS AND COOKED PASTA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED APPROX. 75 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, DISHWASHING AREA, AROUND THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE HOLES SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE HOLES SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.