JUST A PIZZA PLUS INC.
5136 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 12019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRAME OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN SAME AREA, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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PREVMIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/26/19 REPORT 2300293 NOT CORRECTED: 58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
JUN 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND ALSO IN RESTROOM. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDER MIDDLE BASIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY NEXT TO OVEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED STOCK STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATED ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 82018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES BELOW 130F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
SEP 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT WALL.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK UNDER HOT AND COLD RUNNING UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SINK.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MEET. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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SEP 262016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE DUST ON TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.
FEB 102016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO TOILET PAPER WAS PROVIDED AT THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WASHROOM AND THE TOILET OF THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IS NOT CLEAN. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED TOILET PAPER AT MY REQUEST AND CLEANED THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AND WATER LEAKING FROM THE INLET CONNECTION OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP OR TIGHTEN SEALS SO THAT THE GREASE TRAP DOES NOT LEAK WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WIRE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.
REATTACH THE VINYL BASEBOARD TO THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT DOUGH PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
JUN 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MISSING TOP COVER FOR CONDIMENT LINE AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
WALL BASE NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE, LOOSE, ETC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO HOLES.
EXPOSED HANDSINK ON 1ST FLOOR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE LEVEL.
PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME
JUN 52015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER STAIRWELL AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOM. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
MISSING TOP COVER FOR CONDIMENT LINE AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME. CONDENSOR LEAKING IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME. ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST, DEBRIS INCLUDING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND PIZZA OVER INCLUDING MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD AND FILTERS, FAN COVERS OF COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. LARGE PIZZA SPATULA/UTENSIL USED FOR TAKING PIZZA OUT OF OVEN UNCLEAN AND STORED ON TRASH CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
EXTERIOR WALL BASE NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE, LOOSE, ETC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. TOILET ROOM DOOR (BOTH SIDES) AND WALLS OF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
2-BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. EXPOSED HANDSINK ON 1ST FLOOR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE LEVEL.
CLEANING SUPPLIES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. UNNECESSARY/NON-BUSINESS RELATED ARTICLES, CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE INCLUDING LARGE PICK UP TRUCK CAB UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
JUN 92014FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AT 55.6 F NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS FOUND WITHIN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED REAR DOOR OF KITCHEN WITH 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM OF DOOR. RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR AND MAKE SURE NO LIGHT IS VISIBLE FROM SIDES OR TOP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING RAW SAUSAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
OBSERVED RAW WOOD WITHIN KITCHEN ON WALL NEAR PIZZA OVEN PAINT OR SEAL WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL INTERIOR OR ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
OBSERVED FRYER VENTS UNCLEAN AND VENTS MISSING. CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING VENTS ABOVE FRYERS.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
OBSERVED DISHCHARGE LINE IN WALK IN COOLER HANGING DOWN AND DISCHARGING INTO BUCKET. LINE MUST BE PROPERLY PLUMBED.
ONSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR PIZZA OVEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATORS AND RANDOMLY AROUND KITCHEN AND OTHER FOOD PREP AREAS. MAKE SURE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS ARE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED REAR PREP ROOM WITH EXCESS CLUTTER WITH CHILDREN'S BICYCLE AND OTHER MATERIAL NOT PERTAINING TO RESTAURANT. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP ROOM TO AVOID ANY PEST HARBOR AGE.
SEP 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PREP COOLER CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUST/SPIDERWEBS.
REAR DOOR THRESHOLD LOOSE, INSTD TO RE ATTACH SAME. INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
SEP 272011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.
EXTERIOR HARDWARE/MOTOR OF PIZZA OVER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT WORN SURFACES ON WALLS AND DOOR OF TOILET ROOM.
OCT 152010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,MISSING OUTLET COVER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE,FRYER.
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER &IN BOTH PREP AREAS & END CAPS.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS
OCT 82010FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #157231 5/11/09 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.#33 MUST CLEAN DUST FROM PIPES,WIRES & CHAINS,VENT COVER ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.#35 MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT & REAR EXIT DOOR HAS FOOD DEBRI.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT & REAR DOOR SWEEPS NEEDS ADJUSTMENT,MISSING& DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,MISSING OUTLET COVER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE,FRYER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALLS & LEDGES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASES IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SECURE HAND SINK & MOPSINK TO WALL IN BASEMENT.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER &IN BOTH PREP AREAS & END CAPS.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES & ORGANIZE FROM SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.
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