JOHNS PIZZERIA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN- TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE NEAREST HANDSINK APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET AWAY INTO A TOILET ROOM FOR HANDWASHING.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA,REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER,PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TO SAID DOOR,FOUND OPEN TOXIC-BAIT BLOCKS/BAGS AOUND ICE MACHINE LOCATION,BASEMENT AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,OPEN TOXIC BAIT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER IN AN ENCLOSED BOX,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (KITCHEN), AT MOP SINK LOCATED AT REAR OF KITCHEN ALSO PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,OVENS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS TO THE EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT KITCHEN BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,BAR AREAS,INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF SAW BAND,OVENS,HANGING RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,REPAIR BROKEN FLOOOR TILES BENEATH ICE MACHINE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND RE-PAINTING OF WOODEN SHELVINGS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED AND ON WALL BENEATH DISHMACHINE,EAST WALL STAIRCASE BASEMENT AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON SAID LIGHT SHIELDS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 2 COMP SINK,BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT BAR AREA AND WASTE WATER LINE AT BAR GUN MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN,OPENINGS AT EXHAUST FANS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE MESHED,EXPOSED HANDSINK KITCHEN LACKING WATER PRESSURE ALSO AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE ICE CREAM AREA FOR HANDWASHING.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA, SODA AREA. ALSO NOTE STORAGE ROOMS THAT ARE LOCKED NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN. NEEDS TO HAVE KEY TO ENTRY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA, SODA AREA. ALSO NOTE STORAGE ROOMS THAT ARE LOCKED NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN. NEEDS TO HAVE KEY TO ENTRY.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.