PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AS REQUIRED BY PREVIOUS INSPECTOR #374 ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2320730 DATED 10/21/19. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THAT INCLUDES HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ON THE HANDLES OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE FRYERS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNEVEN TILE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AS REQUIRED BY PREVIOUS INSPECTOR #374 ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2320730 DATED 10/21/19. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THAT INCLUDES HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND ABOUT 40 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE WINDOW (LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA) OPENED WITHOUT A SCREEN TO PROTECT PEST FROM ENTERING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE SIDE WINDOW OR DO NOT OPEN. OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE FACILITY'S PROCEDURE OF WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-510.19 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING 110F DURING THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHED 103F. MANAGER TURNED UP THE TEMPERATURE ON THE HOT WATER HEATER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ON THE HANDLES OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE FRYERS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNEVEN TILE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE COOKING AREA OF RESTAURANT AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE SIDE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT COMPLETLY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE (RUSTY), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AREA OF THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING; REGROUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO ONE FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR IN SAME AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. MR. SCARLATA WAS ISSUED A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE VERIFYING HE PASSED THE EXAM ON 7/30/18. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE COOKING AREA OF RESTAURANT AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. FOUND 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALL AND WALL LEDGE. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE SIDE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT COMPLETLY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE (RUSTY), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #38.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AREA OF THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING; REGROUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO ONE FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR IN SAME AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/26/18; MUST CORRECT. #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. ALSO, OBSERVED A ROLLING CART STORED IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE HANDWASHING SINK AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET BELOW THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND ON THE CORNER SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE COMPUTER IS LOCATED. ALSO, OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED LOCATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE FIRST DEEP FREEZER AND IN REAR OF BASEMENT IN CORNER AREA BEHIND THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY. FOUND THE ONLY HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NOT DRAINING, COMPLETELY CLOGGED INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1516137 DATED 01/21/2015 FOR VIOL #35: CHIPPED AND STAINED WALLS BEHING FOOD PREP TABLES AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OIL DRIPPING FROM A PIPE AND A PANEL A BOVE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: POOLING WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, USING PAPER TOWELS TO STOP THE WATER IN SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SINK STOPPERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED AND STAINED WALLS BEHING FOOD PREP TABLES AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMENDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DRYING RACK ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED AND STAINED WALLS BEHING FOOD PREP TABLES AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.