PRIMO PIZZA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND SHAVED COOKED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 49.1F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO FOUND SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.6F STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 22. 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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. UPON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(HOT DOGS IN THE BUNS)WITHOUT GLOVES.ALSO NO HAND WASHING AFTER TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE AND EQUIPMENTS,AND WIPING WITH DIRTY LINES PREP TABLES.SAME EMPLOYEE USED THE WASH ROOM RETURNED IN PREP AREA AND GLOVED HER HANDS TO START TO HANDLING FOOD AGAIN.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES.MANAGER TRANSLATED INFORMATION TO EMPLOYEE IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHEN FAUCET IS IN USE,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS .WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING ON PREP FLOOR,UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER AND STOVE WITH A STRONG FOUL ODOR. ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH PREP AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF.GAP OF 1/2 TO 1"AT BOTTOMS AND TOP OF THE DOORS.MUST RODENT INSECT PROOF DOORS.MAIN REAR DOOR WAS OPENED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED KNIFE STORED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIFE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

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: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON REACH-IN SMALL FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RAGS THAT SHE CLEANED THE FLOOR WITH WASTE WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON REACH-IN SMALL FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RAGS THAT SHE CLEANED THE FLOOR WITH WASTE WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.