PIZZERIA DUE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON BASEMENT'S FLOOR FROM A SUMP PUMP WHERE ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, OBSERVED SLIMY DARK SPOTS ALL OVER UNIT INTERIOR SURFACES, EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION FROM FREEZER DOOR ABOVE OPEN TUBS OF ICE CREAM, FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ICE MAKER, REMOVE FLY TRAP AND COVER OPEN INSULATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET IS DUMPED IN 2ND FLOOR 3-COMP SINK, FOUND REMNANTS AND MOP HEAD THREADS FROM MOP WASTE WATER IN 3-COMP SINK, NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE 3-COMP SINK FOR MOP WASTE WATER, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1978928 DATED ON 1-4-17 FOR VIOL# 38. SODA GUNS DRAIN LINES NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.