PIZZA CAPRI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCES OBSERVED IN THE TOP AND LOWER AREAS OF THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND TO CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX AT (312) 746-8040 WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND READY TO USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED TWENTY FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA IN DRY GOOD STORAGE ROOM AND BY GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT. TWO OBSERVED IN KITCHEN IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE DRAINS; ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. A 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED AT RIGHT HAND CORNER OF DOOR AT BOTTOM; MUST SEAL DOOR COMPLETELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS DETAILING THE FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST AND THE DOOR GASKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND PARTICLES. CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE SOOT AND DEBRIS.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

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: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ONE WALL TILE MISSING AT LOWER AREA OF MOP SINK; REPLACE. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING AT THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLE UNDER DISHMACHINE WHERE OPEN PLUMBING LINES OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST AND PAINT WHERE RUSTED. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM; REMOVE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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.