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Congress Pizza

August 19, 2010 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD, WITH BLACK STAINED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND RE CAULK.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP SHELVES, STEAM TABLE SHELF, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
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. NOTED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL.------MUST CLEAN WALL VENT COVER AT DINING AREA (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).
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.LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
code 36
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 40
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. NOTED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND REORGANIZE. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED BAR AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43

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