DANTE'S PIZZA,INC. 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: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS FIRST FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET BY REAR KITCHEN AREA, ALSO NOTED ABOUT 30 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA, ALONG WITH RODENT BARROWS, MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOOR APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TOP AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PIZZA WARMER, AND INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS/CEILING REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN WALL AREA

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SELF CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED AT BATHROOM DOOR

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING SINK IN SAME AREA

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING SINK IN SAME AREA

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.