PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA.
907 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 9 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS WHERE WALLS MEET THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND UNUSED TRAYS STACKED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BATHROOM VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Previous serious violation #24 not corrected: 08-26-2013, report #1361292: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides of sink and raw sewer gas odor through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate plumbing. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
Outside garbage area not maintained or rodent proofed. Observed outside garbage dumpsters oveflowing with garbage and debris and lids not tight fitting to prevent rodent or insect entry. Instructed to have dumspter lids tight fitting at all time to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods-Sausage at 37.9 F is being served and prepared. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
See violation #14.
Cutting board, can opener attached to prep table, prep table, cooking equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
AUG 262013FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate plumbing. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Cutting board, can opener attached to prep table, and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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MAY 252012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Foods not protected during storage, preparation display and service. Front counter not extended to protect food preparation area against possible contamination of customers. Instructed to extend front counter to prevent customer access.
OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING TRASH MUST NOTIFY CO FOR DISPOSAL.
Plumber puddy inside three compartment sink around drain opening. Instructed to remove toxic plumbers puddy.
Unnecessary articles and contractor equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detal clean premises.
MAY 242012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Four door prep cooler at internal temperature of 43.7 F. Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below.
Foods not protected during storage, preparation display and service. Front counter not extended to protect food preparation area against possible contamination of customers. Instructed to extend front counter to prevent customer access.
Exposed handsink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
Light not provided through-out premises. Contractors on premises installed light fixtures. Instructed to have all light working.
Plumber puddy inside three compartment sink around drain opening. Instructed to remove toxic plumbers puddy.
Unnecessary articles and contractor equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detal clean premises.
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