Dinico's Pizza II

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing method for tcs food item. Found a container a ground meat being thawed at room temperature on the wire rack in the pizza prep area. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a small opening at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the rear pizza prep/ baking area in need of a splash guard on the right side of the mentioned sink. Sink is right next to wire rack where pizza dough is stored before dressed in toppings. Instructed to install a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave in the rear food prep area with slight food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside freezer unit with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated flour and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in under 3 compartment sink and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris build up in thw walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 5/13/2022, report #2555772. #57-must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees who do not have a food manager certificate. #58-must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food sanitation managers. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 5/13/2022, report #2555772. #10-noted missing handwashing signage at handwashing sinks throughout the kitchen. Must provide. #10-found handwashing soap and papertowels at the prep sink located next to the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove soap and papertowels and to only use the prep sink for its intended purpose. #57-must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees who do not have a food manager certificate. #58-must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food sanitation managers. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee preparing a pizza without wearing a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 1/5/2021 report #2472250 not corrected: violation #58 (2-102.13) must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food sanitation managers. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1/4 inch gap along bottom of rear exterior door. Must repair to make door tightfitting to prevent pest entry.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide metal stem thermometer to measure internal food temperature accurately. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide complete pest control log book from a licensed, commercial pest control service provider. Pest control log book must contain proof of service, treatment plan, idph license, etc. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1/4 inch gap along bottom of rear exterior door. Must repair to make door tightfitting to prevent pest entry.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test kit to accurately measure concentration of sanitizer used in 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation 7-38-005.