BEGGARS PIZZA.
3413 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 312014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPATMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR.
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUN 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
JUN 112014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/30/14, REPORT#1369342. (37) SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA IS MISSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. (41) ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
SEP 302013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. ALSO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER AROUND GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. ALSO TWO LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT LOOSE; REATTACH SO SHEILDS NOT HANGING (ONE ABOVE TWO COMP SINK AND THE OTHER IN CENTER OF FLOOR). REATTACH OUTLET COVER TO WALL BEHIND PIZZA OVEN.
SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA MISSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR FAN.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED.
JAN 232012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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. TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DOUGH ROLLER PREP STATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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SEP 202011FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES/BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE MISSING RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF WALK-IN DOOR(BASEMENT).
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CHEST FREEZER(KITCHEN).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAINT CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,CLEAN IT,AND ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COLLER.
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.PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSER,ALSO NEED TO CLEAN DRAINS AND GREASE TRAPS UNDER BOTH SINK(2&3 COMPARTMENT) STONG FOUL ODOR.VENT COVER IS NEEDED IN ALL VENTILATION.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA AROUND AIR CONDITION(PAPER AND OTHER DEBRIS).ELEVATE ITEMS ON FLOOR FROM BASEMENT STORAGE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP.
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