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PIZZA CAPRI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PIZZA CAPRI 1501 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
October 27, 2014 Complaint License #39084
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 21, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #33 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. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. #35 CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. TWO WALL TILES MISSING AT LOWER AREA OF MOP SINK; REPLACE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST AND PAINT WHERE RUSTED. #38 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #40 PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE MISSING/NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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