ZAZAS PIZZERIA LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA AND NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED VARIOUS PIZZA BOXES AND BOXED PAPER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN HALL LEADING TO THE ALLEY/TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORING IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM CLOSET LOCATED BEHIND DOOR IN THE FROM PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.