Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Lake logo Lake County Health Department
and Community Health Center
500 West Winchester Road Suite 102
Libertyville, IL 60048
Establishment
ITALIAN KITCHEN
License/Permit #
000538
Street Address
648 DEERFIELD RD
City/State
DEERFIELD, IL
ZIP Code
60015
No. of Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 1
No. of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention Violations 0
Date 12/19/2024
Time In 01:30 PM
Time Out 02:30 PM
Permit Holder/Person Interviewed/Person In Charge (PIC)
EMERALD SCIARRETTA
Risk Category
High
Purpose of Inspection   Routine

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS

Circle designated compliance status (IN, OUT, N/O, N/A) for each numbered item
IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
Risk factors are important practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public health interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury.
 Compliance Status
COS R

SUPERVISION

 
1 IN OUT     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties    
2 IN OUT N/A   Certified Food Protection Manager    

EMPLOYEE HEALTH

 
3 IN OUT     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting    
4 IN OUT     Proper use of restriction and exclusion    
5 IN OUT     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events    

GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES

 
6 IN OUT   N/O Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
7 IN OUT   N/O No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    

PREVENTING CONTAMINATION BY HANDS

 
8 IN OUT   N/O Hands clean & properly washed    
9 IN OUT N/A N/O No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed    
10 IN OUT     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible    

APPROVED SOURCE

 
11 IN OUT     Food obtained from approved source    
12 IN OUT N/A N/O Food received at proper temperature    
13 IN OUT     Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
14 IN OUT N/A N/O Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
 Compliance Status
COS R

PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION

 
15 IN OUT N/A N/O Food separated and protected    
16 IN OUT N/A   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized    
17 IN OUT     Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food    

TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY

 
18 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooking time & temperatures    
19 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
20 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cooling time and temperature    
21 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper hot holding temperatures    
22 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper cold holding temperatures    
23 IN OUT N/A N/O Proper date marking and disposition    
24 IN OUT N/A N/O Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records    

CONSUMER ADVISORY

 
25 IN OUT N/A   Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food    

HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATIONS

 
26 IN OUT N/A   Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    

FOOD/COLOR ADDITIVES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

 
27 IN OUT N/A   Food additives: approved and properly used    
28 IN OUT N/A   Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used    

CONFORMANCE WITH APPROVED PROCEDURES

 
29 IN OUT N/A   Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP    

GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES

Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Mark "X" in appropriate box for COS and/or R      
COS
=corrected on site during inspection  
R
=repeat violation  
 Compliance Status
COS R

SAFE FOOD AND WATER

 
30   Pasteurized eggs used where required    
31   Water & ice from approved source    
32   Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    

FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL

 
33   Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
34   Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
35   Approved thawing methods used    
36   Thermometers provided & accurate    

FOOD IDENTIFICATION

 
37   Food properly labeled; original container    

PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMINATION

 
38 X Insects, rodents, & animals not present    
39   Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
40   Personal cleanliness    
41   Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
42   Washing fruits & vegetables    

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
43   In-use utensils: properly stored    
 Compliance Status
COS R

PROPER USE OF UTENSILS

 
44   Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled    
45   Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used    
46   Gloves used properly    

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND VENDING

 
47 X Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used    
48   Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips    
49   Non-food contact surfaces clean    

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

 
50   Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
51   Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
52   Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
53   Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
54   Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
55   Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean    
56   Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

 
57   All food employees have food handler training    
58   Allergen training as required    
IOCI 17-356

Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Establishment: ITALIAN KITCHEN License/Permit #: 000538 Date: 12/19/2024
Water Supply:   Community Non-Community Licensed Non-Community    Waste Water System:   Community On-Site IEPA System
Sanitizer: Temperature Logs in Use:
Location Method Sanitizer Type Concentration (PPM) Heat(F)
3-Compartment Sink Chemical Sanitizer Not Setup 0 0.00
Wiping Cloth Bucket Chemical Sanitizer Chlorine 50 0.00
LT Dish Machine Chemical Sanitizer Chlorine 100 0.00
CFPM Verification (name, expiration date, ID#):
EMERALD SCIARRETTA
11/16/2026
1051703
     
Presentation Type: VISUAL Number Attended: 1
HACCP Discussed HACCP Principle Plan Onsite
2. Determine the CCP Discussed the HACCP principle of identifying critical control points such as hot holding at 135 degrees F or above and cold holding at 41 degrees F or below. Not Applicable

TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS

Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
Item/Location
Temp
CUT FRESH TOMATOES/COOK'S LINE COOLER 65.00°F PORK/COOK'S LINE COOLER 41.00°F CHEESE/COOK'S LINE COOLER 41.00°F
MILK/ONE-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER 37.00°F CUT FRESH TOMATOES/ONE-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER 36.00°F EGGPLANT/REACH-IN COOLER 38.00°F
SAUCE/REACH-IN COOLER 15.00°F AMBIENT/REACH-IN COOLER 41.00°F MILK/TWO-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER 36.00°F
AMBIENT/TWO-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER 41.00°F CHICKEN/WALK-IN COOLER 37.00°F CHICKEN/ONE-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER 0.00°F
PORK/WALK-IN FREEZER 0.00°F SOUP/STEAM TABLE 154.00°F SOUP/COOKING 137.00°F
           

OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

P=Priority      PF=Priority Foundation      C=Core      R=Repeat
Item
Number
P/PF/C/R Code Reference Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
22 P 3-501.16(A)(2) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained at 41 degrees or less.
Cut tomatoes at 65 degrees F in the cook-line cooler. The food was discarded. Contact a refrigeration service to repair the cooler to hold at 41 degrees F or below.
CORRECT BY: Dec 23, 2024
38 C 6-202.15 (A) (B) (D) (A) Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (B) Does not apply if a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. (D) If the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not provided with windows and doors, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means.
The rear door of facility does not seal at the bottom and top edges.
Repair the door so that it is tight fitting.
CORRECT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
47 C 4-501.12 Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
Observed cutting boards with staining and deep grooves that are unable to be cleaned and sanitized. The cutting boards were segregated to be resurfaced or replaced.
CORRECT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
47 C 4-501.11 (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
The gasket on the reach-in (pizza) cooler doors are cracked and damaged. Replace the damaged gaskets.
CORRECT BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
EMERALD SCIARRETTA
Person In Charge (Signature)
 
Lacey Luther
Inspector
 
Follow-up:  Yes   No   Follow-up Date:  12/23/2024
This was a routine inspection. Because there were certain violations cited, a re-inspection is required. If these violations are not corrected at the time of the re-inspection, an additional re-inspection will be required, and a re-inspection fee of $328.00 will be assessed per the Lake County Code Chapter 173.

I (the facility Owner/Manager) have read and acknowledge the statement checked above.