REGGIO'S PIZZA EXPRESS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (TCS FOODS)I.E.PIZZAS,HOT DOGS,CHICKEN,LASAGNA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN PREPARING,SERVING MENTIONED (TCS FOODS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #60.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN BOWLS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STORAGE SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.(LOCATED IN L-SIDE BEHIND ARGO TEA).

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #60.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE DESIGNATED DRY STORAGE WALK-IN-COOLER AREA LOCATED IN L-SIDE BEHIND ARGO TEA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MENTIONED AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE DESIGNATED DRY STORAGE WALK-IN-COOLER AREA LOCATED IN L-SIDE BEHIND ARGO TEA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MENTIONED AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.