Rizzo's Bar & Inn

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK AT SOUTHWEST BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH BEVERAGE MIXERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. . NOTED IN REAR PREP HANDSINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FILL WITH SANI BUCKETS. PIC REMOVED ALL BEVERAGE MIXERS AND SANI BUCKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BAR TOP DRAIN RAIL TO BE DRAINING DIRECTLY INTO HAND SINK AT SOUTHWEST BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REROUTE TO APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINEIN USE AT NORTHWEST BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD 4DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: DICED CHICKEN 55.4F, VARIETY (CHICKEN, PORK) PIZZA AT 65.8F, DICED SALAMI AND CHEESE MIX AT 52.0F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 46.4F, PICO DE GALLO SALSA AT 46.4F, FRIED SHRIMP AT 66.7F, AND EGGS AT 56.7F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2950.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR (4) DOOR DRINK COOLER AT FRONT/MAIN BAR TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT TURNED OFF. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A WORD ORDER WAS AFFIXED TO THE FRONT INDICATING IT'S AWAITING REPAIRS. PREP FOUR (4) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR OF THE MIDDLE DEEP FRYER TO BE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FRYER AS IT FELL OFF IN THE MORNING, PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING/OFF IN THE MAIN PREP LINE IN FRONT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT COOK LINE. MANAGER PROVIDED NEW LIGHTS BY END OF INSPECTION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT MAIN BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVING PLATES STORED ON SHELVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS EMPLOYED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE PATIO BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR OF THE PATIO BAR WITH BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR HOLE/OPENING AROUND PIPING NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE MOP SINK.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OBSERVED ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/17/2019 REPORT#2293682. Observed unfinished ceiling and exposed waste plumbing pipes in the following areas: men and women washroom, liquor storage room and basement dry storage areas. Instructed operator to install a drop or finished ceiling and encase exposed plumbing pipes in said areas. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.