PORRETTA'S RESTAURANT INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3718 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE OR SHOW WHERE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM IST SECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING TILES CORE VIOLATION

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUCT LEADING FROM OVEN TO HOOD DISCONNECTED FROM OVEN TO HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RECONNECT DUCT TO HOOD. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

AUG 8

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

JUL 8

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 30

2016

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 05/26/2015, REPORT # 1546406, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 34 INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH AND AROUND (2) DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR. 38 INSTRUCTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND (3) BARS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED AND LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

MAY 26

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH AND AROUND (2) DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND (3) BARS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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MAY 28

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employee"s bathroom door missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.

MAR 5

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving in reach in cooler that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint/ plaster in kitchen prep area, and by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing wall tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen shall be provided. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area, 2nd floor bathroom, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

APR 27

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins not provided with covers in bar area. Instructed to provide covers to protect ice at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors behind equipment and corners in bar area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in liquor room has peeling paint. Instructed to strip ceiling and repaint.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation cover in prep area leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent overhead leakage. Ventilation not provided in employees toilet room in basement and not working properly in customers toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fans. Drainline not provided at soda gun holders. Instructed to install drainlines to dispose of liquid waste.

Minor Sanitation

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

Supplies not properly stored in storage room. Instructed to elevate off the floor and away from wall 6inches.

OCT 26

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. 2 DRAIN STOPPER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DIRT INSIDE ICE MACHINE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT,MUST KEEP DRY AND CLEAN;FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED

Minor Sanitation

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 AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER BASEMENT UNCLEAN,DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN 2 LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

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