SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POP-N-PIZZA.

EAT. 100/100

3701 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 22, 2021 · passed

Passed all 6 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
6 passed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 22
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE SMALL CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.

DEC 17
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN., ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER.

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

OBSERVED WALL/ CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.

DEC 17
2014
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SOME SMALL DARK DENTS IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES, BAGS, OLD FURNATURE ECT. ALSO REMOVE THE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECTS OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

NOV 14
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

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

WALL IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPRAYER BEING USED AS A FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FAUCET AT HANDSINK.

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AUG 5
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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