SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PREMIUM PIZZA AND RESTAURANT INC..

BEAT. 48/100

3737 W GRAND AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 26, 2012 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 14 years ago. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CURRENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (PIZZA,CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST POST & PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA PREP TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DRAWER,REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLER,FRYER,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS,MOP SINK BASIN,FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN WALLS NEAR MOP SINK & 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

FEB 28
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #670630 2/17/12 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIRS,IN WINDOW SILLS,UNDER SOME SHELVING UNITS.FRONT & BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.OWNER IS REMOVING DROPPINGS,CLEANING & SANITIZING AREAS,RODENT PROOFING DOORS AT THIS TIME.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3-COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYER,2-COMP SINK,REACH IN COOLERS,FLOOR MIXER,WINDOW SILLS.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILE & TRIM BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER& BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & WALL TILES IN BASEMENT,PREP AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BRICKS & WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,DINING AREA,PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,BEHIND & INBETWEEN COOLERS & WALLS IN PREP AREA.

FEB 17
2012
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT & MICE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 40 IN 1ST FL DINING AREA STORAGE CLOSET,BOTH FURNANCE ROOMS ON FLOOR & ON TOP OF ELECTRIC METERS.ALSO FRONT,REAR & BASEMENT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEAR GARBAGE CAN.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (NO LICENSE).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LICENSE FOR LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON OR AFTER 2/17/12 (SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #634879 10/6/11 NOT CORRECTED #32 MUST CLEAN & REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN & REMOVE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP & RECAULK BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS,CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,MIXERS,COOLERS,FREEZERS,.NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER & AROUND STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT.MUST KEEP DRY .#35 MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN LADIES TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OF DEAD INSECTS.#38MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.#41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES & MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 6 DOOR COOLER & BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3-COMP SINK.

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.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYER,2-COMP SINK,REACH IN COOLERS,FLOOR MIXER,WINDOW SILLS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILE & TRIM BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER& BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & WALL TILES IN BASEMENT,PREP AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BRICKS & WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,DINING AREA,PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,BEHIND & INBETWEEN COOLERS & WALLS IN PREP AREA.

OCT 6
2011
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SPATULA STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY IN A FOOD GRADE RACKS OR CONTAINER.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND RE CAULK BEIND EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----------NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT. MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT LADIES WASHROOM AND ABOVE FRONT COUNTER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN WITH DEAD INSECTS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD (INTERNAL) TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 6 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.---------ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

JUN 18
2010
PASSED
4 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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN POTATO SLICER AFTER EACH USED

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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR OF BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS

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