PIZZA CAPRI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following raw potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the cooler drawer in front prep area: chicken @ 48.2F; shrimp @ 46.8F; Salmon @ 46.6F, and calamari @ 47.3F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed raw potentially hazardous foods (such as chicken, fish, meat, etc.) stored directly above ready to eat foods (such as tomatoes, sauces, condiments, fresh produce, etc.) in front prep cooler drawers, in walk in on main floor, and in walk-in in basement prep. Instructed raw potentially hazardous foods may not be stored above ready to eat foods, fresh produce, or sauces or condiments, etc. Operator had all coolers reorganized during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cutting board in front prep area heavily soiled with deep groves. Instructed must resurface to replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing/damaged ceiling tile in rear of basement prep area (near walk in coolers). Must repair/replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

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: Observed missing/damaged ceiling tile in rear of basement prep area (near walk in coolers). Must repair/replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

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.