PITTSFIELD CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116389 DATED ON 11/29/2017 FOR VIOL # 30 ( OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND ADD BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS TO DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN. VIOL # 32 (OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RUSTY AND MOLDY INTERIOR WALLS IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND SEAL.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RUSTY AND MOLDY INTERIOR WALLS IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND SEAL.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.