Calabria Imports, Inc.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on shelves. Instructed to remove/replace. Keep area clean free from build up.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Sides of cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood vent has areas where grease is dripping. Instructed to clean and maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets in need of cleaning on reach in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove food spills instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under fryers in need of cleaning to remove grease instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Front entry door in need of rodent proofing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Shelving unit in dry storage area with rust in need of cleaning, removing or replacing unit. Shelf under cooking equipment with small amounts of rust build up in need of removing or replacing table. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in freezers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout prep areas in need of detail cleaning under equipment, sinks, and 3 comparnt sink area to remove all food spills and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Additional lighting needed in walkin cooler. Instructed to install and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed small plastic containers used as dispensing utensils in rear prep cooler. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils and store handles above food to prevent contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard on shelving units. Instructed manager to remove.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving units inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintan.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood flooring and missing floor tiles in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored between use in soiled water containing food debris. Instructed person in charge to properly store all utensils between use in clean running water with sufficient velocity to flush particles or on clean and sanitized food contact surface.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment(pots and pans) not stored in inverted position. Instructed person in charge to store all cooking utensils in inverted position to allow proper draining and prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single use tableware(plastic forks and knives) stored on tables without proper protection. Instructed person in charge to remove and keep in protected area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris in interior of fryer cabinets and on sides of oven next to deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to deep clean and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout dry storage room on floor. Instructed person in charge to remove, elevate, and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the rear reach in cooler to remove spills.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak underneath the rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry storage room along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food labels missing on packaged cannoli. Instructed to label with ingredients, net weight contents, business name and address

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed walls not clean/ maintain of dirt, grime. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside coca cola reach-in cooler in rear prep area and broken thermometer inside deli display cooler. Instructed to provide accurate thermometers in all coolers.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food labels missing on all packaged food items. Instructed to label with ingredients, net weight contents, business name and address.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, grease buildup and debris inside bottom surfaces of deli display coolers, surfaces under cooking equipment, interior of fryer cabinets, wheels of rolling carts under cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields, ceiling vents, ceiling tiles, and ceiling fan in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food debris and grease buildup on floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shields missing inside deli display cooler. Instructed to replace all missing light shields and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside coca cola reach-in cooler in rear prep area and broken thermometer inside deli display cooler. Instructed to provide accurate thermometers in all coolers.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed allergen labels missing on packaged food items(pasta, pastries, salads, etc) displayed for sale in coolers and front counter areas. Instructed to properly label with name of food source for each major allergen contained in food. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food labels missing on all packaged food items. Instructed to label with ingredients, net weight contents, business name and address.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in northwest corner and 10 mice droppings scattered on top of water heater inside utility room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills, grease buildup and debris inside bottom surfaces of deli display coolers, surfaces under cooking equipment, interior of fryer cabinets, wheels of rolling carts under cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields, ceiling vents, ceiling tiles, and ceiling fan in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food debris and grease buildup on floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shields missing inside deli display cooler. Instructed to replace all missing light shields and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2213875 on 9-5-18:58-observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-602.12 observed no ingredients, artifical colors/flavors, or major food allergents listed on labels at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceilings in rear prep and lightshield cover are not clean( dusty). Must clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Storage boxes with catering equipment stored on floor inside walk in cooler used for storage. Must elevate on adequate shelving at least 6-inches.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove rusty surfaces on all food and utensil storage shelves.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of cabinets under deli display cooler and fanguards in reach-in pizza setup and pop display coolers.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields inside deli display cooler.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Replace missing thermometer in pizza setup cooler in sales area and prep cooler along north wall in rear prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler, freezer and storage areas. Separate cleaning equipment from condiments, oil, and olives, under counter in front prep area.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear appropriate hair restraints.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to sand or replace all cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves. Maintain same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: storage racks inside the walk in cooler-remove dirt/dust food build up. The blades of the fan inside the walk in cooler the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment the top of the grease trap underneath the 3-comp. Sink. The rubber gaskets on the prep reach in coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling tiles and the ventilation hood in the prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace all water stained ceiling tiles in the front and rear prep area. Maintain same.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Instructed to have all food handlers wear a hair restraint.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer in rear prep cooler.must install.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Mop bucket not clean of debris.must clean/properly store.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted when cooked chicken 165.2f and sliced deli meat prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all slicers, cooking equipement, hot holding units, prep tables, coolers, freezers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Repair threshold on rear door.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards in rear prep ares, near 2-compartment sink, etc. Replace all stained ceiling tiles.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields inside deli display cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Secure loose faucet on 2-compartment sink and remove hose. Extend ice machine waste line to floor drain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Continue to invert (handle up) spoons on tables front dining area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Continue to clean and sanitize rear cutting boards, interior of fryer doors, oven, and exterior fryers , stove top.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Continue to replace water damaged ceiling tiles.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed spoons on table improperly stored instructed to invert (handle up).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice in walk-in freezer need to remove and repair drain line from compressor.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize rear cutting boards. Clean interior of fryer doors, oven and exterior of fryers, stove top.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove ice from walk-in freezer rear floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles over front side cooler/freezer need to replace.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED SOUP, PASTA DINNER, CHICKEN POT PIES, DESERTS, NEED TO ADD NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE#,AND INGREDIENTS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. ALSO CLEAN DRIP TRAY FROM GRILL, AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s 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.OBSERVED 2 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR (BREAD IN FRONT OF DISPLAY CASE). FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN UTILITY CLOSET.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER, DISPLAY FREEZER, AND BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s 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. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN CABINETS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, ETC.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE CHEESE AND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN DINING AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. SEAL LARGE HOLES OUTSIDE ON GROUND ALONG NORTH WALL BY FRONT WINDOW. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND WASHBOWLS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND DELI DISPLAY COOLERS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE PROPANE TANKS AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCARD LITTER OUTSIDE ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR WINDOW TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOARGE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.