CARLITOS WAY PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

2923 S ARCHER AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

4 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2013.

Last inspected Feb 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 13
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING OPERATION. MUST USE CLEAN CLOTHS DAILY.

FEB 4
2013
FAIL 9 violations
Serious Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. SINK HAD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF IT (BUCKETS); INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SINK CLOGGED AFTER I USED IT TO WASH MY HANDS, SINK HAS NO RUNNING COLD WATER AND SINK IS NOT ATTACHED TO WALL PROPERLY (SLIGHTLY LEANING TO ONE SIDE). MAKE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS TO HANDSINK AND USE SINK IN WASHROOM TWENTY FEET FROM PREP AREA FOR FREQUENT HANDWASHING.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING OPERATION. MUST USE CLEAN CLOTHS DAILY.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM PREP AREA, STORE MOPS PROPERLY AT UTILITY SINK.

FEB 22
2011
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 10
2011
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT SET AT PROPER TEMPERATURES.

Critical Food Temperature
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. MUST PROVIDE TESTING STRIPS FOR SANITIZER.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 machine MUST COVER GAP UNDER DOOR BY DOOR SWEEP.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RELOCATE OR PROPERLY INSTALL THE ELECTRIC OUTLET IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND DINNING AREA AND REMOVE THE PLASTIC FILM FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SURFACES. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND GAPS. MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG BACK WALL AND VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN PREMISES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOORS WALLS AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE PIZZA OVEN OR MOVE IT UNDER THE HOOD. PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
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 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN THE GARBAGE AREA OUTSIDE.

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