MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE WITH CLOGGED DRAIN AND DIRTY WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-37-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH OVERFLOWING WATER FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER GUSHING FROM UNDER THE CAP OF THE PIPE LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE DISH WASHER MACHINE (UNDER THE ECO LAB SIGN) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR SIDE EXIT HAS AN OPEN GAP OF APPROXIMATELY 1/2 AN INCH LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS (NEAR 1ST FLOOR DISH/PREPAREA) EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BASEMENT BAKERY FOOD PREP SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS SO THAT FOOD PREP SINK AREA IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE USE PLASTIC BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN PASTA PREP-LINE DRAWERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND SALAD AND COOKLINE PREP-COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SELVING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; BREAD WAIT-STATION. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND USED ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE, HOT WATER FAUCET IS LEAKING. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN DISH AREA ON 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM/COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT MAINTENANCE AREA AND NEAR SEASONING STATION CLOSE TO BAKERY AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEWER LINE CASE TORN/RIPPED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CASING AROUND SEWER LINES.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF ROLL TOP COOLER AT SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOTNOTE ON DIGITAL VERSIONS OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE ALL DIGITAL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF ROLL TOP COOLER AT SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, DIRT, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT (BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, AND ON THE FLOOR OF MULTIPLE STORAGE CLOSETS/ROOMS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, TO-GO ITEMS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN A BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE CATERING/CARRY-OUT CONTAINER STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF NON-EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, COOKED PASTAS, BEEF MEATBALLS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ON THE LARGE MIXER, CONTAINERS OF BULK FOOD, AND ON THE SURROUNDING WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT (BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, AND ON THE FLOOR OF MULTIPLE STORAGE CLOSETS/ROOMS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, TO-GO ITEMS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN A BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE CATERING/CARRY-OUT CONTAINER STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF NON-EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE AND MISSING THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: USING DISPOSABLE SPOONS IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INOPERABLE FOOD PROB THERMOMETER WITH CHEF, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: USING DISPOSABLE SPOONS AS PART OF FOOD PREPARATION IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CHEESE SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES, NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 PREP AREA HAND WASH SINKS WHERE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( WHITE POWDER ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN PLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, DUST AT FAN COVER IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN MISSING A LIGHT , INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored at improper, in the following areas: -6 drawer cooler at cook line, ambient air temp of 38.6f: 49.7f, 25lbs of cooked fettuccine pasta, at a value of $20.00 48.7f , 10lbs of cooked zitti pasta, at a value of $10.00 45.6f, 5lbs of raw shrimp, at a value of of $50.00 47.5f, 2lbs of roasted cherry tomatoes, at a value of of $5.00 -Walk in cooler, ambient air temp of 37.6f: 104lbs of Alfred sauce, at a value of $50.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 142lbs at a total value of $135.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found puddles of water in all corners throughout both prep kitchens, dish machine areas and the basement pastry prep area. Instructed to maintain clean and dry at all times to prevent pest breeding.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed small leak at connection pipe located underneath high temperature dish machine on west wall. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.