PONTE FRESCO.
Chicago Health Dept
225 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2011.
5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2011.
Last inspected Aug 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PASS 3 violations
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES PROPERLY.
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. MUST STORE PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS IN A WAY THATS PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, ALSO CUTTING BOARD MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM CLEANING CHEMICALS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STAGNATE WATER BEHIND ICE CREAM MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 68.8F WHERE PERISHABLE ARE STORED FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLES, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 62.7, 3LBS OF DICED TURKEY BREAST AT 61.9F, 1LB OF SMOKED SLICED SALMON AT 54.7F AND 1LB OF DICED HAM AT 62.8F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED VALUED AT $20
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DELI SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PROPERLY.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
Use dustless cleaning methods. WALK-IN COOLEER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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