PIZZA CAPRI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, TOP COMPARTMENTS AT 49.2-53.4F. BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS AT 51.5-57.9F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS AND NOT TO BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNITS, REAR PREP COOLER, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: SHRIMP AT 52.2F, OIL MIXTURE AT 79.8F, CALAMARI AT 55.3F, SALMON AT 53.4F, EGGPLANT AT 51.0F, TUNA AT 56.2F, CHEESE AT 48.0F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.7F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 55.0F, CHICKEN AT 57.6F, BEEF AT 45.6F, AND GUACUMOLE AT 48.1-51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE $250.00, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 33LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE CELL PHONE WHILE WORKING AT FRONT GRILL, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WIPE HANDS ON SOILED APRON AND RETURN TO PREPPING FOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO,FOUND TWO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS WITH NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE AND WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATION/CHANGING TASKS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND WALK-IN COOLERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER AT BAR AND AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE CUBES AT WAITER STATION. REPAIR WOOD TRIM AT SHELF IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVERS/LIDS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA, UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM/BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER, AROUND DISH MACHINE, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, FAN GRID COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, AND COFFEE BEAN GRINDER UNIT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE RINSE SINK, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AS NEEDED, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA,CLEAN SPILLS AT CEILING AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, AND NEXT TO SAFE AT REAR OF FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.