ROOTS HANDMADE PIZZA-LINCOLN SQUARE/THE SIXTH QUAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN IS NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS,NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.MUST COMPLETELY SEAL WASTE WATER PIPES IN A SANITARY MANNER AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CITATION 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 SETS OF DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT PEST-PROOFED.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CIATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED WOMENS TOILET ROOM 1 TOILET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY,NOT FLUSHING,MISSING LID TO TOILET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.ALL TOILET ROOMS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP,TOILET PAPER AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.

All food must be properly labeled with required information.

Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST BE SEALED. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AREAS AT THE REAR BAR,FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH ENOUGH TO BE EAASILY CLEANED.

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: WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR BAR, MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING AT CORNER WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT,OPENING AROUND PIPE AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE COVING AT WALL ALONG THE REAR BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR BAR.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR BAR.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.