TOCCO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS BLOCKED WITH TRASH BIN AND CLEANING SUPPLY BUCKET WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE TRASH BIN AND BUCKET AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,SALADS,PIZZAS ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK ALONG LEFT SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS AT TOP OF FRONT PREP LINE 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR THE FRONT PIZZA PREP STATION,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE UNIT 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: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK 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: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK 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.