ALBERTO'S PIZZA

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN AT 45 TO 48F, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO FOOD INSIDE COOLER. TAGGED THE UNIT," HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)- NO CITATION ISSUED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES;90 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.7F,VALUE AT $325, 10 POUNDS OF COOKED LASAGNA AT TEMP OF 46F,VALUE AT $25. 25 POUNDS OF COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 45.1F, $50,FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR. FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD ON FRONT AND REAR MAIN DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT ENTRY. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT SOUTH WALL,NEED TO REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLACK TALL CHAIRS PREP AREA INSULATION EXPOSED AND SOME OF CHAIRS ARE REPAIRED WITH EXTRA TAPE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE AND WATER ON INTERIOR BASE OF THE PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CEMENT FLOOR BY THE PREP PIZZA(SOUTH AREA) NO CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND THE REAR DOOR, AND IN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP AREA ,EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR BY THE PIZZA AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: END CAP IS MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD BY THE LARGE MIXER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST AND FOOD PARTICLES ON LID FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER IS LEAKING UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH A FACE MASK,(WHICH COVERED ONLY THE NOSE) WASHING SHELVES IN DISH ROOM,THEN WALKED BY THE LARGE DOUGH MIXER IN PREP AREA, AS HE WAS WAITING FOR THE DOUGH TO FINISH MIX,HE REMOVE HIS MASK AND WITH PALM OF HIS HAND WIPED HIS NOSE AND CLEANED HIS HAND ON APRON THAT HE WAS WEARING.,WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HELPED REMOVING DOUGH FROM THE MIXER TO PREP TABLE. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED SINK IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER VALVE WAS SHUT-OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK, MANAGER TURNED ON THE VALVE UPON MY REQUEST. THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER DUE TO NO BATTERIES. MANAGER BROUGHT BATTERIES UPON MY REQUEST AND PRESENTLY PAPER DISPENSER IN WORKING CONDITION. ONLY ONE EXPOSED SINK THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. ALSO THE SAME SINK IS USED BY STAFF AFTER USING WASHROOM. BUSINESS WAS IN FULL OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BESIDE THE PIZZA OVEN SOUTH-EAST AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ADDITIONAL LIGHT IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REFINISHED CHIPPED/ BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REFINISH CHIPPED/BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR SCREEN DOOR METAL SHEETS HAS SMALL HOLES ENOUGH FOR FLIES ENTRY. OBSERVED 20 OR MORE HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, UTENSILS AND CUTTING BOARDS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL IF NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:1-23-12, REPORT #519350 #33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #38-REPAIR BROKEN MECHANICAL STOPPERS FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.REMOVE UNCLEAN/DEBRIS MATERIAL FROM INSIDE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT SEALS DRAIN, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PRODUCTS. KEEP INVOICE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REFINISHED CHIPPED/ BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRATED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION# 29

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL HOLE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE HOT WATER TANK, NORTH-WEST CORNER, AT SAME AREA RESURFACE UNEVEN FLOOR, ALSO RESURFACE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE EXIT DOOR

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING WALL BY THE HOODS,DUE TO BE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CHANGE BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD(NORTH SIDE). PROVIDE END CAP FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD REAR AREA,ABOVE THE MIXERS.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,DUST BUILD-UP AND DEAD INSECTS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRATED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NO PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP,AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RE FRAME /REPLACE BROKEN WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT WINDOW NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE.REPLACE UNEVEN FRONT LEG FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SINK IS SLOPPED UNABLE TO DRAIN ALL WATER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PART OF THE PREP AREA(PIZZA AREA).ALSO REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.(STANDING WATER).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA,WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.REPAIR WALL BEHIND THE DOUGH MACHINE,NEXT TO EXIT DOOR,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN AND RUSTY METAL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL)

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REMOVE OR REPLACE ONE BURNER UNIT FROM PREP AREA,OR PROVIDE VENTILATION.REPAIR BROKEN MECHANICAL STOPPERS FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.REMOVE UNCLEAN/DEBRIS MATERIAL FROM INSIDE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT SEALS DRAIN, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PRODUCTS. KEEP INVOICE ON PREMISES. FIX SLOWLY DRAINNG WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM, BY THE WALK-IN COOLER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT (KEEP OR STORE UPSIDE DOWN) ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THRUOGHOUT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR METALS,RUST ON METAL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,AND ON METAL COVER ON WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK LOW PARTS.ALSO REFINISH WOODEN PREP TABLES BADLY WORNED OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.MUST REPLACE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER MISSING IN #3 TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN BY 3COMP.SINK AREA,AND PROVIDE SCREEN ON FRONT ENTRY DOORS TO FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND BOXES/CONTAINERS OF PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES,THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING TILES WITH OPENING AT REAR,AND OPENING ON WALLS BEHIND DOUGH MIXER BOWLS.ALSO CLEAN SMOOKE STAINED CEILING TILES AND VENT WITH DUST IN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCET JOINTS ON 3COMP.SINKS AND FLUSHER HEAD ON URINAL BOWL IN BOYS TOILET ROOM LEAKING WATER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing light shields in rear kitchen area shall be provided. broken light shield in prep area shall be replaced.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean need cleaning.