D ARCO'S PIZZA INC..

Chicago Health Dept

2819 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

9 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE REAR CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TWO UNISEX TOILET ROOMS TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 19

2019

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 12

2019

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 100 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 100 ALONG THE WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT BY THE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MICE ACTIVITY AND LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

MAY 20

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 16

2019

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLE NEAR PHONE ON SHELVES AND LEDGES, INSIDE DOUGH MAKER, OVEN AND STOVE IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, ON CASES OF POP, BULK CONTAINER LIDS AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT, INSIDE SLICER AND ON WOODEN SURFACES UNDER SLICER IN BASEMENT, INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ON DESK AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT OFFICE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT, ALONG LEDGES AND CEMENT BLOCKS AROUND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

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MAY 15

2019

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN PIZZA OVEN, ON FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA OVEN, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS OF STORAGE AREAS, AND ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT. RUBBING MARKS NOTED ON ELECTRICAL PIPING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, RUB MARKS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

MAY 7

2019

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATIION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES IN THE EMPLOYEE NOR CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOME HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR THE TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS COOKED OR EITHER REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING (CORNED BEEF, SALSA, ETC.) NOT LABEL OR DATED STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS WITH THE METAL STEM FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

HOT HOLDING UNIT DISPLAY CASE FOR PIZZA DOES NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. TOO MANY TO COUNT THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING MICE ACTIVITY. VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. THE OVEN, RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1ST FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD/DEBRIS IN THE REAR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED/TILED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/TILE BASEMENT FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

POOR LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MUST MAINTAIN.

DEC 15

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED/TILED.

NOV 27

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. NEED RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSER AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL/LOGBOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED/TILED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN. ALSO PROVIDE BCKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENT OF AN AIR GAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 SMALL PROPANE TANKS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.

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