DEC 29
2016
PASS · 0 violations
BENNY'S PIZZA.
Chicago Health Dept
1244 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
8 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Dec 2016.
Last inspected Dec 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
45
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 22
2016
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 150 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVE TORN GASKETS ON THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PORTION OF WALL CRACKED AND TILE MISSING LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 2
2016
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED COLESLAW AND RANCH DRESSING IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME SODA STOCK BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 10
2016
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BINS OF CHEESE AND INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ROAST BEEF IN THE REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 3
2016
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGER REFILL PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WASH BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BINS OF CHEESE AND INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ROAST BEEF IN THE REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 24
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN ABOVE PREP COOLER. CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 16
2015
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 49.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF 49.6-55.2F, HAM 53.9F, GYRO SLICES 47.9F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1501902 ON 11-17-14, 38-REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SAME SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN ABOVE PREP COOLER. CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NOV 17
2014
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HOODS/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACK AND SHELVINGS IN PREP AREA,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON GROUND UNDER THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON EXHAUST FAN COVERS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED FOR CLEANING. ALSO,REMOVE GRAFFITI INSIDE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR COLD HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SAME SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STOARGE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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