RICOBENE'S ON 26TH STREET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED, READY TO EAT MINESTRONE SOUP AT 45.3F-48.7F INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER SLICES OF READY TO EAT DEEP DISH SAUSAGE PIZZA, THIN SAUSAGE PIZZA SLICES, SLICES OF CHEESE PIZZA, SLICES OF PEPPERONI PIZZA, SLICES OF SPINACH/MUSHROOM PIZZA AT 98.0F-100.0F AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 75.00.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) 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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WITHOUT SANITIZING SAID ITEMS. FOUND 0PPM CHORLINE READING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SANITIZER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE SAID LIDS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

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. FOUND OVERHEAD WASTE/SEWER PIPES ABOVE SPICES AND FOOD CONDIMENTS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND NO FOOD STORAGE PERMITTED UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER/WASTE PIPES. FOUND RAW SAUSAGE STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT MOZZERELLA CHEESE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID ITEMS 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND READY TO EAT PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

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. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST ITALIAN ICE FREEZER AND CHEST FREZZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REPAIR INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. PAINT AND OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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 AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, SODA SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT, MICROWAVE, AROUND UTILITY SINK, URINAL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND STAIRCASE AT REAR BASEMENT, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, PROVIDE FLOOR COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AND BY REAR PREP AREA ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

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. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND OR REPLACE, REMOVE EXPOSED INSULATION FROM PIPING IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND BY STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN PREP AREA.

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 BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND AT FRIES HOT HOLDING LAMP. CLEAN HEAT LAMPS AT FRIES HOLDING UNIT.

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 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTLITY SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT UNUSED SHOWER HEAD IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. PROVIDE HOLDER FOR SPRAYER AT SAID THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC. REPAIR DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED CRATES, PALLETS, ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED CRATES, PALLETS, ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.