ZIMIS PIZZA & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT CREATED WITH A PREP TABLE, FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT GRINDER, SLICER, AND SAUSAGE STUFFER.OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. A REMINDER STATEMENT MUST BE PROVIDED ON MENUS DISCLOSING WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND CONSUMING THEM CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. A REMINDER STATEMENT MUST BE PROVIDED ON MENUS DISCLOSING WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND CONSUMING THEM CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.