OCT 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GUSI'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 39/100
10606 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 1, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 232019FAILED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2019
FAILED
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 282018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 28
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 22018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 2
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 172017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 14
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 192015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPINT THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS RUST ON TRAP
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
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
SEP 292014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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 132012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN WASHROOM, UTILITY SINK AND SHELVES IN REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN MEN WASHROOM AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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