Beggar's Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• 🧪toxic chemicals mishandled
  Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
  Inspector note: Observed previous minor violations from report # 2059772, date: 06/07/2017, not corrected. #35 Observed peeling paint on wall behind dish rack (side of pizza oven). Must remove peeling paint/repair and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation before re inspection date: Serious violation #-7-32-040
  code 29
• ⚠️Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
  Inspector note: Observed no labels on prepackaged condiments, Italian dressing, hot peppers, Parmesan cheese, located in 2 drawer cooler at front pizza station. All items were for on sale to public with, no labels. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.
  code 30
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulking at 1 compartment sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove and reseal. Maintain at all times.
  code 33
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Observed small leak at wall mounted back flow preventive device located in dish washing area above utility sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
  code 38
• ⚠️Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
  Inspector note: Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
  code 40
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: Observed beverage inventory stored on floor in front beverage closet. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the floor. Maintain at all times.
  code 41
• ⚠️Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
  Inspector note: Observed dish towel drying on edge of exposed hand sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to store towels in designated sanitizing solution between tasks. Maintain at all times.
  code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 7, 2017: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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