SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GUSI'S PIZZA.

BEAT. 28/100

10606 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 2, 2023 · passed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Feb 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
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 CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SEP 22
2023
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)

CRITICALSanitation
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)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 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)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
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 MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT MECHANICAL VENTILATION UNIT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
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)

MAR 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH CHARRED DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

FEB 25
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH CHARRED DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIVING QUARTERS (DRESSER, COUCH)IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THIS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAKE AREA BRIGHTER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

FEB 18
2022
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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

CRITICALOther
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES/VOIDS IN WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND MAKE AREA BRIGHTER.

MINORFacility Condition
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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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