SEP 16
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ITALIAN EXPRESS RESTAURANT.
EAT. 82/100
2307 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 16, 2013 · passed
3 of 4 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 MONTHS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust fans in first floor bathrooms in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
AUG 62013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage areas shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, storage areas, and bathrooms(1st floor, bsmt)not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust fans in 1st floor bathrooms in state of disrepair(broken, not working)shall be repaired/replaced.
APR 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED UNEVEN AND BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND GREASE TRAP AREA,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE.
APR 92013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM / PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA.FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED UNEVEN AND BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND GREASE TRAP AREA,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA,ALSO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT SAID AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE.
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