Benny's Pizza

September 24, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIORS OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS.ALSO,THE FRONT SCREEN WINDOW IS TORN AND BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOORS IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PEST AND CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR,WINDOWS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS,PIZZAS,BEEF,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS SUCH AS FRYERS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA OVEN,COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES,FILTER,HOOD,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL KITCHEN SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAILED CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR AREAS IN BASEMENT WHERE NOTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 29, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 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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