Beggars Pizza

September 20, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES/BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE MISSING RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF WALK-IN DOOR(BASEMENT).
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CHEST FREEZER(KITCHEN).
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAINT CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,CLEAN IT,AND ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COLLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSER,ALSO NEED TO CLEAN DRAINS AND GREASE TRAPS UNDER BOTH SINK(2&3 COMPARTMENT) STONG FOUL ODOR.VENT COVER IS NEEDED IN ALL VENTILATION.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: 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.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA AROUND AIR CONDITION(PAPER AND OTHER DEBRIS).ELEVATE ITEMS ON FLOOR FROM BASEMENT STORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP.
code 43

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