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Benny's Pizza

August 14, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
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: FOUND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, DOOR/DOOR FRAMES AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. 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: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SAUSAGE, DAIRY, HAM, SHRIMP, PIZZAS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NEXT TO THAT FREEZER WAS A REACH IN (SODA) COOLER WITH RUSTY RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS. -THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP) NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE HAS WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE. -THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMIS COMING UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND NEEDS RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND GRAFFITI. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE AND SATISFIED THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S REQUIREMENTS.
code 45

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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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