Topo Gigio Ristorante

September 9, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings6

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: OBSERVED COMMINGLED SHELLSTOCK INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CLAMS AND MUSSELS STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN A PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF SHELLFISH WORTH $ 150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT NO LONGER LEAKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 10Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED NO HAND TOWELS AT THE 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS. KITCHEN STAFF PROVIDED HAND TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. ALSO OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST EITHER INSTALL A HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OR DISCONTINUE FOOD PREP IN THE BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED OVER 150 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BARS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL FOUNDATION WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 13Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT 50F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS POULTRY, DAIRY PRODUCTS AND COOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MILK AT 51F, CREAM AT 51F, HALF AND HALF AT 46F, HAM AT 46F, EGGS AT 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. ALSO OBSERVED GLASSWARE STORED OUTSIDE IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND BRING INSIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVED FROM THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
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
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. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED A RUSTED PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED COLD PLATES AND DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BARS IN THE ICE BINS IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST REMOVE OR SEPARATE THE COLD PLATES FROM THE CONSUMABLE ICE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS AND FRP BOARD IN DISREPAIR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DRYWALL CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE LIGHTING THAT IS OUT IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE A FAN COVER FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM CEILING FAN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR ALL LEAKING WATER LINES UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, WATER LINES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRIP PAN OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. REPAIR THE HANDSINK FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER PROVIDED FOR THE HAND SCOOPED GELATO. OBSERVED A STOVE WITH NO VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE THE STOVE OR PROVIDE VENTILATION.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 27, 2010: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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