MAR 5
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEGGARS PIZZA.
BEAT. 42/100
8100 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2020 · passed
Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 292020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE FOOD HANDLERS SERVE PIZZA SLICES. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY INFORMED TO INSTALL DURING INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 2/19/19. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE RULE AND CITY STANDARDS FOR HANDSINK INSTALLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD NOR TO-GO MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN DURING INSPECTION TO USE AS AN EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SPARE PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM AND STORE IN DESIGNATED DRY STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING LID TO BULK STORAGE CONTAINER FOR CORNMEAL. FACILITY HAS CARDBOARD IN PLACE OF THE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND REPLACE LIDS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, PESTS, AND OTHER CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED TO PRINT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
FEB 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND PROPER DISPOSABLE GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMERS COUNTER PIZZA SLICE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND PROPER DISPOSABLE GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMERS COUNTER PIZZA SLICE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 32 LBS OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; 2 LBS OF ANCHOVIES AT 57F, 10 LBS OF RICOTTA CHEESE AT 48F, 5 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 51F, AND 15 LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 68F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SAID PREP COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND 2 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COUNTER,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR STOVE,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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JUL 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 20
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
APR 152015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 15
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS
OCT 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 9
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND 25 PACKS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FISH WHICH WERE PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT REGULATORY APPROVAL. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCT AND CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GRANTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FEB 32014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP & FRONT SERVICE LINE AREAS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER AND CUTTING BOARD CONNECTED TO AND SITTING ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, ALL PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODS AND STACK ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS, DOORS, AND DOOR FRAMES WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR WALL CORNER EDGING BY OFFICE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
JAN 282013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 28
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION FAN NOT CLEAN IN WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN.
JUN 262012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
AUG 252011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Correct By: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN REAR WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING
MAY 242011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER
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.OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN REAR WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING
DEC 222010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPACKAGE SLICE CAKES-SELL BY DATE/FIFO,IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM AGANIST CORNER WALLS BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/CLUTTER.
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