TOCCO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations from report # 1977109, dated 12-14-16, not corrected: Violation 32- "NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK COUNTER TOP IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE." Violation 34- "INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed tin foil on shelf above stove. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed the bar 3 door cooler to have two broken handles that are taped on. Instructed facility to repair 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the shelves and wine/liquor bottle holders at bar to be dusty. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the wall behind the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the wall behind the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean 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.