PEQUOD'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WITH BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES WHERE THE WATER ARE COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE,"HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EXIT DOOR AND DELIVERY SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. SIDE DELIVERY DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. EXIT DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER AND OVER 3 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT. INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL,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 IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ATHE FOLLOWING: ALL LID OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER,AND COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES, AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES,ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, AND MAINTAIN.

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 UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SAUCE MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BBASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS NEEDS DETAIL 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES CLOSE TO THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, AND ALL VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER IN THE KITCHEN,WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE . MUST CLEAN 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE IST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.

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: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE IST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.

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.