PIZZA BY ALEX.
Chicago Health Dept
5044 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed most recent inspection (May 2010).
2 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2010.
Last inspected May 2010. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Facility not maintaining proper temperature while storing potentially hazardous foods. Prep cooler internal temperature at 44.6F. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40F or below at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found potentially hazardous in cooler stated above at improper temperature. Italian beef 5lbs at 45.4F, Ham 1lb at 47.3F, Chicken 3lbs at 44.9F, sliced tomatoes 3lbs at 48.5F, Onion 2lbs at 47.4F and various sliced and various condiments. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods cold must be held at 40F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. Approximately 14lbs and value $50.00. Critical citation issued 7-38-000(A).
Foods in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Gaskets on cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace gaskets to have tight fitting around cooler door frame. Storage shelves in inside walk in cooler rusted. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Can opener, storage shelves inside coolers and prep table/counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in corners, behind equipement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to remove rust from floor and apply non-toxic sealant.
Ventilation, light and fan covers thru-out and inside walk in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Toilet room door near prep not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
Unneccssary articles stored on premises in rear stroage area and usused equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
Food handlers and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all employees in prep area.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Intructed to stored in a sanitize holder or container.
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