PEQUOD'S PIZZA 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: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND MAINTAIN. 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN, DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. RE CAULK SURFACE BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL 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: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS (NOT EXCESSIVE). INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ALL PREP COOLERS/FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST PRESENT. BEHIND FRONT BAR (CORNERS), PHONE ROOM (CORNERS), UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. WALK IN COOLER, AND MOP ROOM. BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR, AND MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS 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: OBSERVED LOWER WALL VENT ON NORTH WALL WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. FILTER/HOOD IN KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. WALLS IN MOP CLOSET HAVE FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CEILING VENT IN WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM, HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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: MISSING LIGHT IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELD IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM HAS UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND DETAIL CLEAN SHIELD 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELD IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM HAS UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND DETAIL CLEAN SHIELD 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.