PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY. FOUND THE ONLY HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NOT DRAINING, COMPLETELY CLOGGED INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1516137 DATED 01/21/2015 FOR VIOL #35: CHIPPED AND STAINED WALLS BEHING FOOD PREP TABLES AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT 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: OIL DRIPPING FROM A PIPE AND A PANEL A BOVE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: POOLING WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: POOLING WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.