BLAZE PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED FLYING DRAIN FLIES 20 FLIES IN MEN'S RESTROOM AND 40 DRAIN FLIES AT REAR DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM AND HAVE A PEST CONTROL REPORT BY THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR TOP DOORS MISSING HINGES AND BRACKETS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOORS OF FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STICKEY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONDIMENT SECTION AT REAR

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONDIMENT SECTION AT REAR

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.