SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE.

EAT. 83/100

3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 17, 2017 · passed

5 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 17
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. ALSO ALL TIRAMISU INDIVIUAL CAKE AND CONDIMENTS PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE,MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAY 26
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found prepackaged deserts in a cooler without any labels. Instructed all prepackaged items must be labeled with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Found potentially hazardous foods (raw chicken) without label. Instructed must label all potentially hazardous foods (held over 24 hrs) with date label. Must maintain all labels.

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

Found grease and dust build up on lower interior of fryer. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

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

Found broken tiles in dining room area. Instructed to repair/replace. Must maintain (throughout facility).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found damaged faucet handle on 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

AUG 26
2015
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 19
2015
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO BLEACH OR SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH, DIRTY DISHES IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED BLEACH DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALFacility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED AND MOVED NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN A ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. DISH ROOM WALL HAS BEEN INSTALLED SEPARATING THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH ROOM UNTIL THE SINK HAS BEEN RE-INSTALLED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-4-14. #38-MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM.#33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.#35-INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH UNFINISHED WALL WITH GAP/OPENING IN PREP AREA.#36- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR LIGHT SHIELDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

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

MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LEADING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAKING PIPES. BROKEN TOILET IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY FLUSH.

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

LIVING QUARTERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

NOV 4
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.---------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD (ON TOP OF PREP COOLER) WITH DEEP SEAMS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH UNFINISHED WALL WITH GAP/OPENING IN PREP AREA (NEXT TO FRYER).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED PREP TABLE WITH CHEESE GRINDER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND CHEESE GRINDER.---------MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE BASEMENT WASHROOM.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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FEB 27
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ATTACHED INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DRAIN RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

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