SPACCANAPOLI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DIRTY KNIFE WITH HIS HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINK IS ONLY FOR HAND WASHING NOT FOR UTENSILS. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: ON 9-13-18 WAS NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION FONTINA CHEESE, SPECKS AND GUANCIALE WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. ON 3-22-19 VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND STILL TAGGED FROM 9-13-19.UNIT IS STORED AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION AND AT REAR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE USED FOR A DESIGNATED PURPOSE AND STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONCENTRATION -

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR HOUSEKEEPING.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH IN BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS:DRY FOOD STORAGE,LIQUOR AND CHEMICAL AND PAPER GOODS INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE 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: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH IN BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS:DRY FOOD STORAGE,LIQUOR AND CHEMICAL AND PAPER GOODS INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE 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.