Gusi'S Pizza
Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for sanitation, pest activity
2023-10-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,DOUGH MACHINE,MIXER,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.11 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES,CHAIRS,CLOTHING HANGING MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,FINISH C...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2023-09-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 17 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR UNDER PIZZA PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE ROOM,ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,DOUGH MACHINE,MIXER,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES,CHAIRS,CLOTHING HANGING MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,FININSH CEILING IN ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT MECHANICAL VENTILATION UNIT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
2022-03-01 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH CHARRED DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
2022-02-25 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 15 DROPPINGS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND OVER 30 DROPPINGS IN REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH CHARRED DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIVING QUARTERS (DRESSER, COUCH)IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAKE AREA BRIGHTER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
2022-02-18 Fail License CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED RODENT BAIT PACKETS OUTSIDE OF BAIT STATIONS LAYING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE BAIT PROPERLY STORED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 15 DROPPINGS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND OVER 30 DROPPINGS IN REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIVING QUARTERS (TWO BEDS, COUCH)IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAKE AREA BRIGHTER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ONE BURNED OUT BULB IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND REPLACE BULB.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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