GUSI'S PIZZA.
10606 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 22023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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.
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.
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 CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
SEP 222023FAILED17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 UNIT,IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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.
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.
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 MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT MECHANICAL VENTILATION UNIT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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)
MAR 12022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH CHARRED DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
FEB 252022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH CHARRED DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED LIVING QUARTERS (DRESSER, COUCH)IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAKE AREA BRIGHTER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
FEB 182022FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
OBSERVED RODENT BAIT PACKETS OUTSIDE OF BAIT STATIONS LAYING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE BAIT PROPERLY STORED.
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).
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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LIVING QUARTERS (TWO BEDS, COUCH)IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAKE AREA BRIGHTER.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ONE BURNED OUT BULB IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND REPLACE BULB.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →