PIZZERIA PORTOFINO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86.0F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND AND REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUG LIGHT ON SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN PREP AREA BELOW BUG LIGHT. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNIT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE LAREGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CONVERTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION DISH SANITIZING AT 50 PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILDUP ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF SHIELD IN LARGE ICE MACHINE AND OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND CIRCULAR UPPER INTERIOR OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS IN LARGE AND SMALL ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILDUP ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF SHIELD IN LARGE ICE MACHINE AND OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND CIRCULAR UPPER INTERIOR OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS IN LARGE AND SMALL ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.