LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1651 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/12/11 (634534) NOT CORRECTED. 18- LIVE FLIES REMAIN ON SITE IN REAR. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. MGR ELIMINATED/REMOVED FLIES BY END OF INSPECTION AND IN PROCESS OF CLEANING ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.

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.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY COVERED/INSECT PROOF AND ALSO INADEQUATE NUMBER ON SITE. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING CONTAINERS OF GARBAGE/ FOOD DEBRIS (DOUGH, SAUSAGE, ETC) AT INSIDE REAR DOOR AND WITHOUT LIDS. MANAGER STATES ALL CONTAINERS ARE LEFT HERE OVERNIGHT. INSTD MGR GARBAGE IS TO BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AND AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO NOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE/OVERFLOWING GARBAGE ON SITE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALYLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, SAUSAGE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING

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: STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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: FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING

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.