RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO OPEN BOX OF READY TO EAT LETTUCE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO NOTED UNCOVERED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED NEXT TO CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT NOODLES INSIDE ANOTHER WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD PRODUCTS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF POWDER CHEMICAL STORED ON FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE UNCOVERED BULK WHITE CONTAINER WITH FRESH CUT FRIES STORED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER RUNNING WATER AT SAME SINK. ALSO, FOUND OPEN CONTAINER OF CHEMICAL POWDER USED TO CLEAN FRYERS, EQUIPMENT NEXT TO BARBEQUE SAUCE CONTAINER WITH BARBEQUE SAUCE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC, CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS. CHEMICALS, FRESH CUT FRIES, AND BARBEQUE SAUCE REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A)

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT SALADS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES INVERTED IN CLEAN DESIGNATED AREA AND OR PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR OF STOVES/OVENS, STORAGE PALETS/DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, SPICE CONTAINERS IN SPICE ROOM, AND SODA LINES INSIDE CABINET AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT BASEMENT

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT UTILITY SINK AREA, REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AREA.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, REPAIR WALL SECTION AT COOKING AREA, CLEAN ATTACHED WIRES, PIPING AT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS AND LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, SOME SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXTEND WASTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER INTO UTILITY SINK AND OR FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS AT FRONT AREA WITH RUNNING COLD WATER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXTEND WASTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER INTO UTILITY SINK AND OR FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS AT FRONT AREA WITH RUNNING COLD WATER.

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.