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Damenzo's Ristorante

June 8, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 58 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES UNDER LOWER SHELVES, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS, MOP CLOSET FLOORS AND ON TOP OF UNCLEAN,UNUSED EQUIPMENT . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED,( IE COOLING COOKED BEEF, MAKING PIZZAS, BEEF SANDWICHES- 187.9F RED SAUCE-167.8F.) NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL ( QAC) SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION f( for 3- comp sink set up in south dish washing area) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKES AND CAKES NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL LABELS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DESSERTS.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, CAN GOOD UNIT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES ON SOUTH SECTION OF RESTAURANT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FILTERS NOT CLEAN UNDER HOODS OF GREASE, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: NO REFGERATION THERMOMETER ISIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER. . ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
code 40

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