VITO & NICKS INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, EMPLOYEE JACKET ON MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA WHERE BEEF IS SLICED AND KEYS ON PLATES. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ON ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND DISPOSE OF ICE. ALSO FOOD HANDLER ANSWERING PHONE AND THEN PROCEEDING TO ASSEMBLE PIZZAS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTD MGR ON PROCEDURES TO CONTROL SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) CRITICAL.

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ASSEMBLING PIZZAS, SANDWICHES). ALSO NO CERTIFICATES POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER RACKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER RACKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

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.