PASS
Risk 1 (High)
PIZZA CAPRI Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 23, 2011
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License #39084
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
8
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER AT BAR AND AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE CUBES AT WAITER STATION. REPAIR WOOD TRIM AT SHELF IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVERS/LIDS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM/BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER, AROUND DISH MACHINE, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND COFFEE BEAN GRINDER UNIT.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE RINSE SINK, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AS NEEDED, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA,CLEAN SPILLS AT CEILING AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, AND NEXT TO SAFE AT REAR OF FRONT SERVICE AREA. PAINT WALL NEXT TO COFFEE UNIT AND NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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