MEZZA GRILLED WRAPS AND PITAS INC

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES WITH BIOHAZARD TEST-KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF LABELED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS (X3) NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND MANY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS HOLDING PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers at all times. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTED SHELVING RACKS AT SHELVING RACK HOLDING ALL OF THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR EXISTING AND NEW EMPLOYEES. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN ABOVE MENTIONED WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM HIRE DATE.MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #32 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1978766 DATED 12/29/2016 NOT CORRECTED. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION BELOW: Thursday, December 29, 2016 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Monday, March 20, 2017 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRCUTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION AS STATED ABOVE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND MANY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS HOLDING PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers at all times. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTED SHELVING RACKS AT SHELVING RACK HOLDING ALL OF THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR EXISTING AND NEW EMPLOYEES. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN ABOVE MENTIONED WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM HIRE DATE.MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734828 ON MARCH 26, 2016: (35) REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION IN 7 BUSINESS DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER UNDER THE FRYER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANIATAION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSER INSIDE POF WALK IN COOLER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 PROPER DRAIN PLUGS FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED CONDIMENT PREP COOLER AT 48.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND HUMMUS. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURRES INSIDE OF THE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HUMMUS AT 51.1F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.5-47.8F, CHEESES AT 56.5F, CORN AT 45.7F, BLUE CHEESE AT 50.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE GRILL AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.