SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CONTE'S PIZZA.

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8512 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 19, 2022 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 19
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN SAME.

NOV 29
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL WHEELS OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARGAGE CAN KN RESTROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 14
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BULK BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 7
2020
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BULK BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

OCT 18
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 11
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, PREP TABLES, AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA, DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR REACH-IN FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN NORTHWEST CORNER BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2458722 ON 8-13-18: 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

AUG 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11(A) OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORE VIOLARION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED THE CHAR GRILL, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. CORE VIOLATION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN REAR NOT CLEAN AND WORN, DISCOLORED SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMTER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

APR 20
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN DISREPAIR AND TAPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE WHERE FLOOR TILES HAVE SHIFTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS MISSING OR BLOWN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED A RANGE NOT UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PLACE THE RANGE UNDER THE HOOD AS REQUIRED.

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

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

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