SALERNO'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. THREE DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 46.2F TO 46.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.4F. REFRIGERATION REPAIR ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND AT THE END OF INSPECTION THE COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 37F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROXIMATELY 20LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.4F AND 54.4F, 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 46F, 80LBS COOKED PASTA AT 51.8F, 10LBS ASSORTED CHEESE AT 43.9F, 5LBS HARD BOILED EGGS AT 46F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1000.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING/RINSING FRESH, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE INSIDE THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. FOOD DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES AND ALL FOOD PREP MUST BE DONE IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK OR THE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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: BULK CORNMEAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST AROUND THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.

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: PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH DRIPPING CONDENSATION FROM THE DOOR INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

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: PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH DRIPPING CONDENSATION FROM THE DOOR INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

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.