Dante's Pizza

May 20, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
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: 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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH RAT DROPPINGS OVER 50 IN CLUTTERED UNUSED BASEMENT AREAS,NOTED RAT BURROWS UNDER STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT,MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.PREMISES NOT OPEN/OPERATING DURING THIS INSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AT FOOD PREP COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK KITCHEN.
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.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.
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.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR COVING THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 34
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 BULBS AT REAR OVER CHEST FREEZERS MUST BE SHIELDED,PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER.
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.PIZZA OVEN MUST BE VENTED TO THE ROOF AS REQUIRED,REPAIR NOTICEABLE WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK KITCHEN ALSO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE NEEDED FOR MOP SINK,EXPRESSO COFFEE STATION CONNECT DRAIN LINE SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN,SLOW DRAINAGE AT HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE OUTSIDE REAR AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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