GUERREROS PIZZA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 PLUS LIVE SMALL AND LARGE ROACHES INFESTATION THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS CRAWLING ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS WALLS,CRAWLING ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVINGS NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,ON GASKETS AND ON MOTORS OF COOLERS ,AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN SAME AREAS,CRAWLING ON WALLS AND ON ELECTRIC PANEL AT REAR NEAR THE CUSTOMER SEATING,TOILET ROOM AREA,AND IN BETWEEN MAIL ENVELOPE CLIPBOARD ON KITCHEN WALL.ALSO,OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF FOOD PREP AREAS,CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST BE SECURED AND INSECT PROOFED,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL MULTI USE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS/UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT SEVERAL KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP COOLERS AND REMOVE KNIFES,PIZZA UTENSILS STORED BEHIND THE PIZZA FOOD PREP STATION-MUST WASH-RINSE--SANITIZE THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,SHELVINGS FRONT AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER ETC.

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: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG,AROUND,UNDER,WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE WASHED-RINSED-SANITIZED AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS CRACKS/CREVICES MUST BE SEALED AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

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: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

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.