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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE SUMP PUMP LOCATED IN THE CLEANING STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE CLEANING STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE EQUIPMENT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY TRAP HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS, SHELVES OF EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, AND SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OVENS AND FRYERS.

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: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND TILES NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND TILES NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.