Bericht zur Lebensmittelsicherheit: Pisolino Italian Market, 2755 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

2755 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, 60618 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 27, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy on site for all employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels at two of the three kitchen hand washing sinks. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed tcs foods not properly date labeled. Cooked ribs pre-packaged for sale in a customer display cooler dated 9/6, whipped ricotta spread dated 9/3, other prepared foods such as dairy based strawberry shortcake with no expiration date in the same display case. Cooked pastas in the the cooks line cooler dated 8/26 assorted shredded cheeses with no dates, cooked rice dated 8/26, pasta sauce dated 8/26. Instructed all prepared, ready to eat tcs foods held longer than 24 hours must be properly date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all pre-packaged prepared foods in display coolers for sale must be properly labeled with the business name, address and list of all ingredients.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers throughout the kitchen including spice containers not in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must install a splash guard between the dish hand washing sink and the clean stored pans/utensils on the right side of the washbowl.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: soiled wiping cloths throughout the prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: broken/missing door handles on the kitchen two door tall reach-in cooler with exposed insulation. Must replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable. -----uneven, expanding spray foam used as a sealant between the wall and the utility service sink must be removed or made to be smooth and cleanable.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: torn rubber door gasket on the kitchen two door tall reach-in cooler. Must replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: back flow preventor on at the utility service sink where attached hoses were noted, is not located to be serviced and maintained. Must provide a visible back flow prevention device.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must not stored dirty plastic buckets soiled with used cooking grease on the rear outdoor walkway or outdoor storage shelving.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: excessive pooling liquid and dirt under the dish washing machine. Grease and food debris under the cooks line. Must clean and maintain, maintain dry floor.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: table top delonghi brand deep fryer on premises must be under ventilation.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler training or certificates on site for all required employees. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from #2311981 on 9-10-19 not corrected. #51- prep area hand wash bowl pipe draining slowly (by rear exit/entrance door). Instructed manager said hand wash bowl must drain quickly. #53- no covered trash receptacle in washroom (ladies room only). Must provide and maintain. #58- no food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov