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DON PEZ Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DON PEZ (AKA: DON PEZ) 844 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
July 20, 2021 Canvass License #2712909
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE NEEDED ON MENU. DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING CEVICHE, EGGS, AND RIBEYE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TO-GO ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A LONG HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL FOOD-RELATED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR REAR KITCHEN. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD AND RESTORE THE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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