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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AS REQUIRED BY PREVIOUS INSPECTOR #374 ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2320730 DATED 10/21/19. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THAT INCLUDES HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND ABOUT 40 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE WINDOW (LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA) OPENED WITHOUT A SCREEN TO PROTECT PEST FROM ENTERING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE SIDE WINDOW OR DO NOT OPEN. OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE FACILITY'S PROCEDURE OF WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-510.19 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING 110F DURING THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHED 103F. MANAGER TURNED UP THE TEMPERATURE ON THE HOT WATER HEATER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F. PRIORITY 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ON THE HANDLES OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE FRYERS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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.