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CHOLIES PIZZERIA INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHOLIES PIZZERIA INC. (AKA: CHOLIES PIZZERIA) 1601 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
December 17, 2024 Canvass License #2277393
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REAR DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINER.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections