Fontano Foods, 1058 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60607 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Fontano Foods
Address: 1058 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60607
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Aug 17, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 16, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 29, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 29, 2010 100
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Aug 11, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 17, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 16, 2010

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. Repair the basement sink (unused)drain where it leaks. Install an exposed handsink easily accessable ot the rear prep area.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Repair the damaged baseboards along the sandwich prep line. Repair the gap in the floor behind the deli case.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom. Fill in the gaps in the paneling.

Sep 29, 2010

Repair the damaged baseboards along the sandwich prep line. Repair the gap in the floor behind the deli case.
Fill in the gaps in the paneling.
Repair the basement sink (unused)drain where it leaks. Install an exposed handsink easily accessable ot the rear prep area.

Nov 29, 2010

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floor under the deli prep table needs to be cleaned and damaged tiles repaired under said table and under the 3-compartment sink.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the stained ceiling in the rear prep area.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean the stained cutting board in the rear prep area.

Aug 11, 2011

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT SANDWICH IS DAMAGED AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE BACK ROOM, CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM. THE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE DIRTY CLEAN THE FLOORS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE WOOD RISER UNDER THE MEAT GRINDER IS UNSANITARY, REMOVE UNSANITARY OLD WOOD AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND SANITARY SURFACE.
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. THE BASEMENT HAS UNECESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN OUT THE BASEMENT.
A FOOD HANDLER WAS PREPARING GROUND BEEF WITHOUT A HAIR NET. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

Aug 17, 2012

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED, CRACKED AND CURLED UP FLOOR AT REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE RACKS AT WALK-IN COOLER TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH CUSTOMER AND STAFF RESTROOMS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR STAFF RESTROOM.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

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