PEQUOD'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN MEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AT WASHBOWL AT 50. F AND BELOW. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT SAID WASHBOWL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER IS FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUN HOLDER AT SECOND FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE PREP/COLD UNIT AND HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE PREP/COLD UNIT AND HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.