PIZZA CAPRI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON HANDLE MOP AND THEN WENT TO DRAIN SINK AT DISH MACHINE AND THERE IS A CONTAINER WITH SOAPY WATER HE PUT HIS GLOVED HANDS IN IT AND WASHED HIS GLOVES AND SPRAYED THEM WITH WATER FROM SPRAYER AT SAME AND THEN HANDLED DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES CAME INTO PREP AREA FROM UPSTAIRS,PUSHED GARBAGE CAN FROM IN FRONT OF DISH STORAGE SHELF,GOT A PAN ,WENT OVER TO PREP TABLE AND HANDLED RAW BEEF, RAW VEGETABLES AND PUT THEM ON SKEWERS WITH OUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DINING AREA,1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA ON WALLS ,BOXES AND CEILING.ALSO APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUNG IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.OBSERVED REAR DOOR WIDE OPEN .RECOMMENDED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED,TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/18/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED COOKIES AND BROWNIES WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN(NAME,ADDRESS,INGREIDENTS,WEIGHT).

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: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON 1ST FL. DISH SHELVING UNITS.

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: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS & GRILL TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,RUSTY 1ST FL. DISH STORAGE SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED UPPER WINDOW IN DELIVERY DRIVERS WAIT 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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MOTOR OF COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,WINDOW SILLS IN DELIVERY DRIVER AREA,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CART,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS.

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING DISH WASHING AREA AND AREA IN EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. HALL WAY LEADING TO REAR AREA,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA OF EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING 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: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING DELIVERY DRIVER AREA,CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MOLD BUILD UP ON LOWER WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALLS AND WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILETROOM,FRONT ENTRY DOOR,NEAR HALL WAY MOP HOOKS,DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP 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: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA,DELIVERY DRIVER 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA,DELIVERY DRIVER 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.