SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHIKIS PIZZA.

EAT. 79/100

6621 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 19, 2015 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 19
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DIRTY KNIFES STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY COOLER AND TABLE MUST REMOVE.STORE CLEANED SAID KNIVES INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.

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

DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TOILET BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH GRIMES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENTS,COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNER.BASEMENT AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ELEVATE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR(BOXES,UNUSED EQUIPMENTBROKEN FLOOR TILES ETC.)

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

BROKEN AND DIRTY PLASTIC ON WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND CLEAN SAID PLASTIC CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR BY THE DINING AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING.PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR

JUL 22
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, GRILL, AND TOP OF COOLERS.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

JAN 17
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A REACH-IN COOLER IN USE INSIDE THE GARAGE,WITH PROPER TEMPERATURE(39.9F),HOWEVER IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE NO CAR CAN BE PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE REACH-IN COOLER INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BESIDE THE PIZZA OVEN, DEBRIS

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

UNTHREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED AT MOP SINK

OCT 4
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

inst to remove molcajete due to not able to clean properly. has open seam and not wash correctly.

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

found used paper towels on the floor. bathroom bowels on 1st floor and bsmt needs detail cleaning.

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

floors thur out the 1st floor and bsmt needs detail cleaning.and main kitchen under and around all food equipment. the garage needs to be clean. needs to elevate all clean equipment off the floor and food products.

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

exposed hand sink located in the kitchen cold water knob is in poor repair.

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

all food stored area needs to be organized away from other things. needs to be maintain in the basement and in garage area.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

all employee need to have hair restraints.

SEP 26
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 machines. observed upright refrigeration unit in the garage area overhead door not rodent or insect proofed side door,and wall open gap needs to rodent proof found 1 1/2 inch gap.violation 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
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. inst to remove molcajete due to not able to clean properly. has open seam and not wash correctly

MINORSanitation
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. note found basement bathroom not being maintain, found used paper towels on the floor. bathroom bowels on 1st floor and bsmt needs detail cleaning.

MINORSanitation
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. floors thur out the 1st floor and bsmt needs detail cleaning.and main kitchen under and around all food equipment. the garage needs to be clean. needs to elevate all clean equipment off the floor and food products.

MINORPlumbing & 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. exposed hand sink located in the kitchen cold water knob is in poor repair.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. all food stored area needs to be organized alway from other things. needs to be maintain in the basement and in garage area

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. all employee need to have hair restraints.

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JUN 24
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. above violation still remaining.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. above violation still remaining.

JUN 17
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 machines. found rear entrance/exit doors, and garage area doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/2 inch, thru 3 inches, shall be repair replaced. above also had no proof of pest control service, must provide proof of service by 6/24/2010. citation issued#H000060181, with court date of 7/22/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. found observed no certified food mgr. with city of chicago while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection, citation#H000060181, with court date of 7/22/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

MINORSanitation
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. non food contact surfaces of front counter that had exposed raw wood shall be repair.

MINORSanitation
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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need cleaning. floors in bsmt not clean need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had peeling paint, shall be repair, walls need cleaning in prep area.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, bathrooms need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning.

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