Food Safety Report: Barraco's Pizza And The Vineyard Banquets, 2105-2121 W 95th St , Chicago, Il, USA.

2121 West 95th Street, Chicago, 60643 Illinois, United States

Report date: Nov 13, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the outer door in the dish washing area not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed manager to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed no splash guard on hand washing sink next to ice bin in bar and rear hand washing sink next to prep sink in main kitchen. Instructed manager to provide.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed manager to sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusty racks inside the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to remove rust from the racks and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the ice bin in the bar area with no lid/cover. Instructed manager to provide a lid/cover and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine and accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, dish machine, prep tables, prep coolers, and prep freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the base of the 3-compartment sink in the dish washing area. Instructed manager to fix and maintain leak at the base of the 3-comp. Sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store all mops hanging up for proper air drying.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area. Observed dust buildup on exterior surfaces of ventilaton fans in washrooms, ceiling vents, ceiling tiles and light shields in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a missing cover for the floor drain in front of the dish machine. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the filters on the ventilation above the cooking equipment with grease, dirt and dust build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain filters.

Source: chicago.gov