PRIMO PIZZA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:WALK IN COOLER 54.8F,UPRIGHT REFRIGERATIION AT FRONT PREP AREA 49.8F AND PIZZA SERVICE COOLER TO BE 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLERS UNTIL APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW IS REACHED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PIZZA SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47F TO 56F.(CHICKEN 51.6F,BEEF SAUSAGE 49.5F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE 50.8F,HOT DOGS 47.1F, SAUSAGE 45.9F, CHEESE 56.7F, MARINARA SAUCE 55.8F, HAMBURGERS 54.2F, HOT DOGS 55.1F, TOMATOES (SLICED)52.8F AND SOUR CREAM 54.6F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 115LBS WORTH $240 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATES AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS DURING STORAGE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH. STAINS AND PEELING PAINT ON REAR AREA FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND RE-FINISH SHELVES. SOILED CARDBOARD LINING SOME SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.