DANTE'S PIZZA,INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 3/4" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL THE SCREEN DOOR SO THAT FLYING INSECTS CANNOT ENTER.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND GARBAGE CABINET, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, OFFICE AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP, IN THE UTILITY CLOSETS, ON THE FLOOR AND STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THE FLOORS CAN BE CLEANED UNDERNEATH.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINING ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL, PIZZA OVENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, THE GREASE TRAP, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE STORAGE AREA.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN THE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND GARBAGE CABINET NEAR THE FRONT DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SOOT AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES, THE CEILING TILE TRACK AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH RACK STATION NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN THE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND GARBAGE CABINET NEAR THE FRONT DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SOOT AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES, THE CEILING TILE TRACK AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH RACK STATION NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.