REGGIO'S PIZZA EXPRESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE,WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AND UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING TABLE UNIT AT THE (HOT DOG SIDE) AND THE STORAGE SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT (PIZZA SIDE) TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AT THE (HOT DOG SIDE).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IN ALL SINKS,WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73.4F.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED.OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (CLOGGED) NOT ABLE TO DRAIN ALSO,OBSERVED CLOUDY,OILY,GREASY SEWAGE WASTE WATERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING-UP AT LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED.OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (CLOGGED) NOT ABLE TO DRAIN ALSO,OBSERVED CLOUDY,OILY,GREASY SEWAGE WASTE WATERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING-UP AT LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.