PRIME PIZZERIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED MUTLIPLE COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE PIZZA-PREP COOLER IN THE PACKING AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COOKS LINE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-DOOR (LEFT) COOLER IN THE BAR TO BE IMPROPER AT 59F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN ON WATER/REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO A WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110F AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA AND AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN THE REAR CORNER/NOOK. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS ON SHELVING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA HALLWAY, AND INSIDE THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STOP LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL FAN/VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.