Bronzeville Gourmet Pizzeria

March 28, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 92.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN 80.6F, SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA 81.4-81.8F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REPAIR LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF(169.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS, SUGAR, FLOUR, SAUCE, ETC.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST INSTALL FLOOR TILES OR FLOOR PAINT ON FLOORS IN WASHROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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: PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED SINK..
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 13, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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