ITALIAN PIZZA HOUSE.
3443 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
5 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 172017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 262016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
Found grease and dust build up on lower interior of fryer. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
Found broken tiles in dining room area. Instructed to repair/replace. Must maintain (throughout facility).
Found damaged faucet handle on 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
AUG 192015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.
BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LEADING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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.
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 42014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH UNFINISHED WALL WITH GAP/OPENING IN PREP AREA (NEXT TO FRYER).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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FEB 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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