SARPINO'S PIZZERIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA TOUCHING BROOM,STOCKS, HANDLES IN REACH-IN COOLERS, IN AND OUT FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE THEIR HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD AND READ TO EAT FOOD(TOMATOES,CHEESE ETC).INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE. PRESENTLY OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: A 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS NOR FOR SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE. SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.