NOV 25
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PIZZA BY ALEX.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
5040-5044 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 25, 2014 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL INSIDE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN COUNTER SHELVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE BEHIND BAR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER.
JUN 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (EG PIZZA, COLD AND HOT SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, PASTA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX RUBBER GASKETS AROUND PREP COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, INTERIOR ANDS EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (DINING AND PREP AREAS).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM FREEZER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSIDE WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE), REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE ICE BIN).
OCT 172013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 17
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNITS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED
OCT 72013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTAINTER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING. SERIOUS CODE VIOLATION 7-38-020. The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNITS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IS SCARRED. MUST REPLACE OR SAND TO SMOOTH. MEAT SLICER HAVE BUILD OF DEBRIS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR COLD HOLD UNITS.
APR 222013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF FOOD WASTE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNIT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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NOV 162012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, dining room, shall be replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear kitchen area by ice machine, shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen exhaust canopy, and bathrooms no clean, need cleaning.
NOV 172011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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. WEATHER STRIP AT THE 2ND EXIT DOOR MUST BE READJUSTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; RECAULKING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NEEDED
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. CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. WALLS THROUGHOUT PIZZA WOOD OVEN AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;BOARD IN WINDOWS FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BASEWALLS UNDER FRONT PIZZA OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AN DMAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROVIDED, LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. STORAGE AREA WITH TOOLS MUST BE ORGANIZED,MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE RESTAURANT
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR CAP/HAIRNET IN THE KITCHEN
MAY 252011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR PIZZA OVEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 44.8F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,TAG COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO FIX COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW; MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIally hazardous food at imprper temperature ,CHEESE 48.5F,WHIPPED CREAM 49F,MARINARA SAUCE 49.2F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOOD WAS DISCARDED;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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. AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. TUBE CONNECTION FROM PIZZA OVEN TO CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOKING OVEN,REAR SIDE,DINING 2ND ROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. BASEWALLS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 292010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Sinks, coolers, shelves, utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and ssanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in prep area, walk-in cooler, storage areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor inside walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers and ceiling not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation not provided in employees and middle rear toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fans.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.
MAY 112010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2010
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners, behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation, light and fan covers thru-out and inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not cleaned or maintained in dining area and prep area. Instructed to replace all damaged and stained tiles and seal all holes and openings around pipes.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored on premises in rear storage area and unused equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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