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PEQUOD'S PIZZA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PEQUOD'S PIZZA 2207 N CLYBOURN AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
September 9, 2024 Canvass License #1963277
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN IN UPSTAIRS ICE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED PIZZA BOXES STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/ COVER TO KEEP INTERIOR SURFACE FREE FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ALL TOP COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN, DIRTY CEILING TILES AND DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PIZZA BOXES, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL BOOTHS IN UPSTAIRS REAR SEATING AREA, AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN, DIRTY CEILING TILES AND DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PIZZA BOXES, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL BOOTHS IN UPSTAIRS REAR SEATING AREA, AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections