SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHOLIES PIZZA.

EAT. 77/100

1601 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 30, 2013 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 30
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE-SEAL CAULK ALONG THE TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBBS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLL BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO REPAINT WALL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AREAS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE LOOSE DEBRIS.

APR 16
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE-SEAL CAULK ALONG THE TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBBS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLL BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO REPAINT WALL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AREAS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE LOOSE DEBRIS.

OCT 24
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS,DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER AT THE ICE MACHINE TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP.

OCT 12
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF PEPPERONI,CHEESE AND SAUSAGE PIZZAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 79-82 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF REAR STORAGE RACKS AND ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND RODENTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE SPIDER WEBS,DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER AT THE ICE MACHINE TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP.

MAR 20
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOLERS.

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

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS.

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MAR 25
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT WALK IN COOLER/REACH IN COOLER.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIONN DEVICES AT WATERLINE FOR ICE MACHINE/FAUCET FOR MOP SINK.(VACUUMBREAKER/CHECK VALVE)

DEC 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TOP PORTION OF PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES F. ALSO FOUND FRONT REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ON THE SIDES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN AND REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK.

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