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California Pizza Kitchen

April 13, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED/CLEAN WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER AND FOOD WASTE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE OVER LID AND SPILLED ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
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 WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 163.0F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR/BAG-IN BOX CLOSET, MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING AND HAVE A MORE AGGRESSIVE PEST CONTROL PROGRAM. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR AT FRONT OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. VENT COVER MISSING AT CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
code 36
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 42

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Compared with Pass on April 21, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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