REGGIO'S PIZZA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CITY OF CHICAGO CREDENTIALS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CFM MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SUCH AS CHICKEN, RIBS, SAUSAGE PIZZA,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 54.5F TO 49.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20 LBS OF GROUND BEEF, 300 LBS ITALIAN SAUSAGE,, 30 LBS RIB TIPS, 2 CONTAINERS BAKED BEANS, 15 DOZEN EGGS, 40 LBS CHICKEN WINGS, AND 20 LBS ITALIAN BEEF TOTALING $1,186.81. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE OF VINEGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL SECONDARY BOTTLES WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH STANDING WATER, ROTTING FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL SMELLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSING MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE (BLOOD FROM MEAT) AND OTHER DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE ICE.

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: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE (BLOOD FROM MEAT) AND OTHER DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE ICE.

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.