APR 3
2018
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CONNIE'S PIZZA.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
2301 S LAKE SHORE DR · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 3, 2018 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 292018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2018
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK, AND BROWN DISCOLORING AT THE ICE CHUTE. INTERIOR OF MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. POP BOX SODA STATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED SOF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF PAPER AND DERIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
APR 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPACE GASKET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. THE WALL COVING BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLER ALONG THE FRONT SERVING LINE IS LOOSE; REATTACH COVING TO WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE GELATO IS SERVED; MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL.
JUL 72015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 7
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
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JUN 292015FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING, SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY, NO SANITIZER IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH AND SANITZE UTENSILS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE i,e. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE PART SINK CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTIAN PLUMBING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN HAND SINK, TOO CLOSE TO DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
SEP 252014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE RUBBER GASKET AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT THE SOUTH END OF THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER BENDING; REPAIR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN; CLEAN AND REMOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK. (WORK ORDER IN WITH BUILDING MAINTENANCE)
NOV 142013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 192012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY SINKS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS BY PASTA STATION.
AUG 22010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES. PROVIDE PANEL FOR UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT DISPOSAL SINK-REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP.
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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS BY SODA REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STRORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FOOD SERVING LINE. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER AT LARGE PIZZA OVEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT WASH COMPARTMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPAIR MALFUNCTIONING EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS
JUL 232010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND HAND WASH SINK AND GARBAGE BIN, 30 FRUIT FLIES AT WALLS, CABINETS INSIDE SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS AT DINING AREA. ALSO, NOTED 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COLD HOLD UNITS AT SERVING LINE, UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SECOND HALF OF SAME SERVING LINE, AND AROUND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES. PROVIDE PANEL FOR UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT DISPOSAL SINK-REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PIZZA PREP AREA. REPLACE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS, PIZZA PAN RACKS, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALL SECTIONS AT HAND WASH SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PANEL NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PIZZA PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT SERVING LINES, DISH WASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS BY SODA REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STRORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FOOD SERVING LINE. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVER AT LARGE PIZZA OVEN. EXPOSED INSULATION AT PIPING BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT WASH COMPARTMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPAIR MALFUNCTIONING EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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