California Pizza Kitchen
Mixed record — 9 of 18 inspections passed
2019-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR THE PHYSICAL KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE POLICY/PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED FOODS HELD IN THE GRILL STATION PREP COOLER TOP DRAWER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 1# OF CHICKEN HELD AT 55.3F AND 1/2# CHEESE HELD AT 54.1F. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE ITEMS WITH A TOTAL REPORTED V...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
- OBSERVED ROP FISH FILLETS THAWING INSIDE THE ROP PACKAGING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALWAYS REMOVE ALL ROP FISH FROM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING. -
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/SIDES OF THE ROTATING ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
2018-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT BUID UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2018-05-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT BUID UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2018-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
SANDWICH STATION REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F, FOUND DRESSING, OPEN MAYONNAISE, BUTTER MILK INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- OPEN MAYONNAISE AT 64.5 F, RANCH DRESSING AT 62.0 F, BUTTER MILK AT 60 F, CUT TOMATOES AT 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THICK ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON CONDENSER INSIDE SANDWICH STATION REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT BUID UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2017-10-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND NOT TO USE DISPOSABLE CUPS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
POOR INSULATION IN WALK-IN COOLER AROUND COOLING LINES, CONDENSATION AND RIPPED COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN
2017-01-05 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
disposable cups and bowls used ad a scoop for bulk foods, instructed to use proper scoops.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
disposable food containers improperly stored, instructed to stored face down or covered to prevent physical contamination.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ice build-up noted in walk-in freezer, instructed to remove ice and maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
no lights in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.
2016-04-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE AND FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
2016-04-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND 4 DIFFERENT COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION AFTER A CIRCUIT WENT OUT EARLIER IN THE DAY; FACILITY FAILED TO RELOCATE POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOOD ITEMS FROM ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 4 COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT WENT DOWN AFTER THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BROKE AND WERE NOT RELOCATED TO FUNCTIONING REFRIGERATION UNITS: 3 CONTAINERS OF PIZZA SAUSAGE AT 52....
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN: THE LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTACLE WAS HALFWAY COVERING THE CONTAINER AND GREASE WAS COVERING THE EXTERIOR SURFACE, THE GROUND UNDER THE RECEPTACLE, AND STREAMS OF GREASE RUNNING UNDER THE DUMPSTER. ALL 6 DUMP...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE AND FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
2015-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS 182 F.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. VENT COVER MISSING AT CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2015-04-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED/CLEAN WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER AND FOOD WASTE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE OVER LID AND SPILLED ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. M...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 163.0F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIM...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR/BAG-IN BOX CLOSET, MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING AND HAVE A MORE AGGRESSIVE PEST CONTROL PROGRAM. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR AT FRONT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEA...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. VENT COVER MISSING AT CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
2014-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-04-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER AND FOOD WASTE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN ADEQUA...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 175.6F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIM...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CAULK AND SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
2013-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 170.7F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPA...
2012-11-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CREVICES NOTED AT WALK-IN COOLER BASEBOARD TRAPPING FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
2011-12-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CARDBOARD LINERS USED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS MUST BE REMOVED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOLLOWING MUST BE ADDRESSED: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE COOK'S LINE AREA; METAL PLATE THRESHOLD OF WALK-IN COOLER IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR; FLOOR DRAIN AT THE WATER TANK ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be sm...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER LEAKING FROM AN ELBOW PIPE OF A DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA; & THE SPRAYER FAUCET AT THE DISHROOM IS ALSO LEAKING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re...
2011-03-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT & MAINTAINED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-PAINTED/RE-SEALED, TO REMOVE SPOTS FROM SCRATCHING DUE TO UTENSILS/POTS/PANS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
2010-09-24 Pass Tag Removal ▾
No violations found.
2010-09-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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