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FAT CHRIS'S PIZZA AND SUCH Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FAT CHRIS'S PIZZA AND SUCH 1706-1708 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
May 24, 2021 Canvass License #2550888
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST RELOCATE UTENSILS HANGING FROM SHELF ABOVE CHEMICAL CONTAINERS BY THE DISH MACHINE. TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLE AT REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE.ALSO BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN,REPAIR ISSUE.
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 #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT SAME UNIT. REPAIR HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA(PRESENTLY NOT IN USE)
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT SAME UNIT. REPAIR HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA(PRESENTLY NOT IN USE)
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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