DEC 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MILLER PIZZA CO..
BEAT. 18/100
17 W 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 20, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN ALL PREP STATIONS, COUNTER TOPS AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
APR 132018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND WHERE NEEDED IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE TAPE ALONG THE SEEMS OF THE WALLS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REMOVE TAPE USED TO HOLD LIGHT SHIELDS IN PLACE AND PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE NEEDED IN THE PREP AREA.
APR 122018FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2018
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 4 LARGE PIZZAS: CHEESE, PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE. PIZZAS WERE AT 109-110 DEGREES. ALL PIZZAS ARE BEING DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $90.00 15 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT GLOVES ON START TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTRUCT ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND SINK ON FLOOR NEXT TO WATER HOOK UP VALVES. SINK MUST BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LARGE AMOUNTS OF TRASH STUCK TO THE GROUND AND THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILT UP AT THE TOP AND SIDE OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PIZZA, CHICKEN, SHRIMP ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING MISSING TILES LEAVING LARGE OPENING AT CEILING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING AT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPEMENT INCLUDING FLOOR MIXER, FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES AND SHELVING RACKS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING BY WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.
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JAN 122017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS, UNDER THE HOT WATER HEATER, INSIDE,UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE HOT WATER HEATER DRIP PAN, IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING SODA, UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPEMENT INCLUDING FLOOR MIXER, FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES AND SHELVING RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALKL IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ON WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS ABOVE RACKS LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES FROM HOT WATER TANK AT REAR. MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING BY WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
RMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AS REQUIRED.
JAN 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JANUARY 13, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 13, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #45 FOOD HANDLERS NOT TRAINED ON IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPEMENT INCLUDING FLOOR MIXER, FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST INCLUDING VENT ON WASHROOM CEILING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE UTILITY SINK NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUILD UP; CLEAN SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; HANG UPWARD TO DRY.
JAN 132015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BOTTOM SHELF OR PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BASE COVERING IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND LARGE DOUGH MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT FIXURE NOT SHIELDED NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SHIELD.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS NOT TRAINED ON IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
MAR 282014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 5, 2013 AS FOLLOWS: #32 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. #36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. (FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM, EXTERIOR OF MIXER, DOUGH PRESSER, GRILL, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME CEILING TILE STAINED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN AND GRILL IN HOODED SYSTEMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING OR LOOSE WALL COVING WHERE NEEDED BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM TOILET AND SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ESTABLISHMENT HAS CLUTTERED AREAS; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
MAR 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
MAR 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND OVENS NOT CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(CLOTHES, PERSONAL ITEMS.ETC.)
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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