SEP 29
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DANTE'S PIZZERIA, INC.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
2825 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 29, 2020 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH SCREEN FOR THE WALL FAN IN THE KITCHEN AND TIGHT MESH SCREEN FOR THE REAR KITCHEN METAL SCREEN DOOR. DOOR NOTED WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS ON ALL SIDES AND OPENINGS IN THE METAL SCREEN LARGE ENOUGH FOR PEST ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS/SCREENING ON DOOR AND FAN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS ON THE SIDES OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT.FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
APR 272020FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2020
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE, CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
OBSERVED AU JUS GRAVY AND MARINARA SAUCE BEING REHEATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. MARINARA AT 130.1F AND GRAVY AT 129.2F. COOK STATED THE SAUCES WERE NOT REHEATED ON THE STOVE TOP TO 165F BEFORE BEING HELD HOT. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT ON STOVE TOP TO 165F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS, AU JUS GRAVY AND MARINARA SAUCE BEING HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. GRAVY AT 129.2F & MARINARA AT 130.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REHEAT TO 165F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD RODENT ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL MOUNTED SANITIZER DISPENSER AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. COOKS LINE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK CANNOT BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN EITHER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT REPLENISHED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE GARAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE..----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INCLUDING WALL FAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CEILING VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----DIRTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN MOP SINK AND NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REPLACE.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
SEP 202017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2017
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1948326 DATED ON 07/28/16- #35 MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED AND DARK BROWN CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHENPREP ARE AROUND THE EXHAUST HOOD, #38 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA PIZZA COOLER COMPRESSOR. MUST CLEAN COOLER COMPRESSOR AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY EXTERIOR ABOVE THE STOVE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES LOCATED BEHIND THE BLACK SWINGING DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED AND DARK BROWN STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
JUL 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE DRY AND NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED. CDI. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.FACILITY HAS A 3-COMP SINK ON PREMISES IN ORDER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY EXTERIOR ABOVE THE STOVE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES LOCATED BEHIND THE BLACK SWINGING DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED AND DARK BROWN STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
MAY 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES LOCATED BEHIND THE BLACK SWINGING DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR KITCHEN.
SEP 162014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING FRYERS, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ALSO OUTSIDE BACK DOOR AND STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN ATTACHED EXHAUST FAN IN KITCHEN AREA,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, REAR OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE AND FRONT AREA BEHIND BAR, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO STORE PRODUCT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,
DEC 312013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 31
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER IN CLOSET STORAGE SPACE BY THE FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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