ITALIAN FIESTA PIZZERIA, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES OBSERVED DURING INVESTIGATION. 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN BOTH CLOSETS IN MAIN PIZZA PREP AREA, AND IN CORNER UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN BUS PANS ARE STORED ACROSS FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN LABELED CONTAINERS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(BUS PANS INCLUDED) THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED. LARGE SPICE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE LIDS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING, MUST REPLACE CONTAINERS AND LIDS. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FAST FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLER & FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL SINKS, DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS AND COILS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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: CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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.