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DON PEZ Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DON PEZ (AKA: DON PEZ) 844 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
May 24, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2712909
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-602.13-- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11-- NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL WALL INSIDE THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALLS NOTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER FRONT PREP OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: : 6-201.11-- NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL WALL INSIDE THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALLS NOTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER FRONT PREP OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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