PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

907 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

9 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2014.

Last inspected Jul 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BATHROOM VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 5

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 3

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

Serious Other

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

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.

Serious Other

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

See violation #14.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting board, can opener attached to prep table, prep table, cooking equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

AUG 26

2013

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting board, can opener attached to prep table, and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

MAY 31

2012

PASS · 0 violations

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MAY 25

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING TRASH MUST NOTIFY CO FOR DISPOSAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Plumber puddy inside three compartment sink around drain opening. Instructed to remove toxic plumbers puddy.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles and contractor equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detal clean premises.

MAY 24

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Four door prep cooler at internal temperature of 43.7 F. Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed handsink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light not provided through-out premises. Contractors on premises installed light fixtures. Instructed to have all light working.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Plumber puddy inside three compartment sink around drain opening. Instructed to remove toxic plumbers puddy.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles and contractor equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detal clean premises.

MAY 21

2012

FAIL 0 violations

MAY 7

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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