SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JUST A PIZZA PLUS INC.

BEAT. 42/100

5136 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 8, 2019 · passed

Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 8
2019
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 1
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND ALSO IN RESTROOM. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDER MIDDLE BASIN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 8
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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

EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES BELOW 130F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

SEP 15
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT WALL.

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

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.

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MEET. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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SEP 26
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE DUST ON TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.

FEB 19
2016
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 10
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.

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

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.

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

REATTACH THE VINYL BASEBOARD TO THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT DOUGH PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

JUN 17
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING TOP COVER FOR CONDIMENT LINE AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

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

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.

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK ON 1ST FLOOR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE LEVEL.

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

PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME

JUN 5
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

JUN 17
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2014
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AT 55.6 F NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS FOUND WITHIN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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)

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD WITHIN KITCHEN ON WALL NEAR PIZZA OVEN PAINT OR SEAL WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL INTERIOR OR ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

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

OBSERVED FRYER VENTS UNCLEAN AND VENTS MISSING. CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING VENTS ABOVE FRYERS.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

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

OBSERVED DISHCHARGE LINE IN WALK IN COOLER HANGING DOWN AND DISCHARGING INTO BUCKET. LINE MUST BE PROPERLY PLUMBED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ONSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR PIZZA OVEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.

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

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.

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

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 20
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP COOLER CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUST/SPIDERWEBS.

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

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 27
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.

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

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 15
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 8
2010
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE,FRYER.

MINORSanitation
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.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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

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

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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