SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MORETTI'S.

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6727 N OLMSTED AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 23, 2014 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP AT BASE OF FAUCETS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HANDWASH BOWLS AT PREP AREA AND BARS, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTIONS/ICE CHUTES AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OLD LIQUOR ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT/UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

APR 12
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING.EQUIPMENT USES CHEMICAL SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AND THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WAS 0PPM.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MONITOR EQUIPMENT ON REGULAR BASES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER IS 50PPM. TECHNICIAN FROM ECO LAB ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT ABOUT 3:15 PM AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE THAT NOW READS 50PPM CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A GRAYISH, YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INNER LINING OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MAKER DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND MONITOR ON REGULAR BASES.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD MAINTENANCE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES WITH RUST INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND SPELLS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR, BEER COOLER AND AT THEE SUB BASEMENT.

CRITICALPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SEAL ALL HOLE AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 6
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Must remove the glue from the inside of the exposed hand sink behind the rear bar on the 1st fl. Must re caulk around the exposed hand sink in the prep area.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Must detail clean and maintain prep tables across from the 3-comp. sink in the prep area. Repaint if necessary but they must be smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain same. Must clean and sanitize the interior of the rear ice machine-remove calcium build up and maintain. Exterior between cooking equipment in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Must detail clean and maintain floors under and around all heavy equipments, behind bars and throughout as needed.

MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Must seal/reattach stainless steel wall panel on side of cooking equipment by produce walk-in cooler in prep area to eliminate potential breeding sites for pests. Light bulb not shielded under pizza exhaust hood. Instructed to shield bulb.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light not provided inside uniform closet. Instructed to install light fixture.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must repair and maintain leaks at the base of the faucets on the prep 3-comp. sink and 3-comp. sink in bar area on Fire side.

OCT 26
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER, AND PIZZA COOLER. SUCH AS BREAST CHICKEN AT 44.8F, SHRIMP AT 48.4F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.4F, MARINATED CHICKEN AT 45.0F BEEF AT 44.8F, GROUND ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 48.3F. WALK IN COOLER TEMP AT 32.0F, PREP COOLER AT 38.OF. PIZZA COOLER AT 39.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $ 56.00 AND TOTAL 20 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. MANAGER ASKED HER EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL ON EACH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, WHEN I STARTED TO TYPE THE REPORT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM IST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDER THE BEER COOLER, IN BETWEEN THE COOLERS,UNDER THE ICE BINS WITH DEBRIS AND SYRUP. CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SHED, FLOOR BEHIND THE END ZONE BAR, FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AREA-BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE STOVES,GRILL AND COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND COOKING STOVES NEED DETAIL CLEANING. FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL AND ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ARTICLE,ITEMS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENTS/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. FLOOR MUST BE DRY ALL THE TIMES.(WITH SPILLED GREEN LIQUID ON THE FLOOR).DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MAY 12
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER OF THE IST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

violation#33 remains to be corrected.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

violation #36 remains to be corrected.

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MAY 5
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP IN BOTH BARS OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HANDWASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. MANGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP WHEN I START TYPING THE REPORT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SHED EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE OTHER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER OF IST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE TOP BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE HEAT LAMP,THE BOTTOM SHELVE ABOVE THE PIZZA COOLER,THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE LEGS OF THE GRILLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AND ARTICLES IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE SKY BOX, ELEVATE ALL BOXED FOOD AND FROZEN FOOD ON THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND ALL THE COOKING STOVE, DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE BULB ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN, AND ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND CHANGE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.

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