GUSI'S PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

10606 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE AND CHOPPED TOMATOES), HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL RTE TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 23

2019

FAIL 11 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOR AT THE HAND WASHING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOR AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 6-301.11.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND HOLES IN THE SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CABINET UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 28

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR AREA LOOSE AND AWAY FROM THE BASE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH TO WALL. ALSO OBSERVED SOME LOWER AREAS OF THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN THE SAME ROOM; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

APR 2

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE OBSERVED AT BOTTOM OF FRYER; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

MAR 17

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED ONE WASHROOM NOT BEING USED IN REAR MISSING A HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK.

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JUN 14

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR PLASTIC BAGS.

AUG 19

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPINT THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS RUST ON TRAP

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE 2 RECH-IN FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUIL-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

SEP 29

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES OUT OR UP(INVERTED).

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WOODEN SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA ACRROSS FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTERS(2) CONNECTED TO PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS AND FURNACE ROOM. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAT-STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FOOD MATERIAL AND STAINS FROM WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN UNUSED MEAT SLICER IN REAR REST AREA. ALL MOPS NOT IN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

SEP 9

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR FLOOR AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR DOOR.

DEC 20

2012

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 13

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN MEN WASHROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN WOMEN WASHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN WASHROOM, UTILITY SINK AND SHELVES IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN MEN WASHROOM AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

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