ITALIAN EXPRESS.

Chicago Health Dept

2307 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2013.

Last inspected Apr 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

5

VIOLATIONS

23

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND SLICED GYRO MEAT STORED INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER BY THE SPIT UNIT AT TEMP OF 71.2F AND 78.4F.ALSO GYRO MEAT ON THE SPIT WAS AT TEMP OF 100.4F, SPIT UNIT WAS TURNED OFF. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10, VALUE $110. INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO KEEP FOOD WITH PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BOTH WASHROOMS USED ONLY BY STAFF IN BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM DIRTY WITH FECES AND GRIMES, TOILET BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM EXTERIOR DIRTY WITH GRIMES ALSO FECES WERE SMEARED ON WALL BY THE MIRROR AT SAME SAID WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

JUN 5

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND MAINTAIN(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD, THE DOUGH AND CHEESE MACHINE, THE TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, THE LID OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVINGS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS,ARTICLES IN THE REAR SOUTH CORNER IN THE BASEMENT,TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

AUG 18

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.

JUN 14

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ,REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.(MISSING 2 DRAIN STOPPER).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CLOSET IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL OR REPLACE THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 17

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//detail clean icemachine the cooler shelves, and detail clean lower prep table

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.///all floors in kitchen basement, detail cleaning in all corners

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.///Walls and celing kitchen prep area,and peeling paint in basement walls where food is keeped for storage.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.///lightshield in the kitchen and basement need detail clean

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.///exhasut vent in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area and the bathroom in basement area needs detail cleaning

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.remove all excess clutter off the floor 6inch up 6 inch away from wall.

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