Congress Pizza & Pasta

November 10, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BAR,KITCHEN,CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM,2ND FLOOR,3RD FLOOR, 1 DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN 3RD FLOOR BY DIRTY DEEP FRYER,1 LIVE ROACH NOTED ON WALL BY THE 2COMP SINK DISHMACHINE,ALSO 4-5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.FRONT,REAR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS).MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED,REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 13Priority
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.MUST PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A DLOOR DRAIN.
code 32
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.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, PREP TABLES,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.
code 34
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FOOD PREP/PIZZA PREP STATIONS,ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS WERE NOTED AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
code 35
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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK,AT PIPE BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE,SLOW DRAINAGE AT CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS ALSO VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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 CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 7, 2011: 7 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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