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PIZZA CAPRI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PIZZA CAPRI 1501 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
October 25, 2019 Canvass License #39084
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED WATER TURNED OFF AT PREP AREA OF BASEMENT HAND SINK DUE TO POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT OF WATER HEATER ROOM AND AT CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND BOXES OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS
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.

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