TOCCO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING BEVERAGE OUT OF AN OPEN CUP WHILE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE MUST BE CONSUMED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA IS NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASH AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND RECCOMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED.

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: THE SALAD PREP AND PIZZA PREP COOLERS WITH TORN DOOR GASKETS SHOWED MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALK-IN-COOLER SHELFS TO REMOVE MOLD-LIKE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SHOWED TO MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,RUSTS ON GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,RUSTS ON GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.