Orso's Restaurant

April 26, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED LASAGNA (COOKED ON 4/25/12) STORED IN THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.3-50.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    code 3Priority
  • 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
    code 30
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: 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 COVER OR INVERT THE ALUMINUM FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
    code 31
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. REPLACE SOILED BUS TRAYS FOR THE DISHWASHER WITH GRIME AND DEBRIS ON THE PLASTIC.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE HOSE INLETS FOR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.
    code 33
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: 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 THE PLUMBING LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SAME 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 9, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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