Topo Gigio Ristorante

June 7, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
    Inspector note: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME,WAS TESTED AND WAS UNABLE TO SANITIZE "0"PPM.THE UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 8Priority
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS,VEAL, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    code 21
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1532978 DATED:04/16/2015. 32 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RUSTY SHELVES AT ALL DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE; NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR OPPOSITE STOVE AND AT THE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; NOTED ICE SCOOP BY THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/14/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    code 29
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS ON SHELVINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 31
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON KITCHEN CEILINGS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILINGS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINLINES AT BAR GUNS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CONNECT SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTIO A FLOOR DRAIN.
    code 38
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHICKEN 1 DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
    code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 16, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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