De Arcos Pizza & Restaurant

April 4, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: Observed no handwashing signage in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: Observed no signed employee health policies on site for all employees. Instructed to provide and maintain . Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: Observed the following TCS foods at improper cold holding temperatures..5lbs of sliced Italian beef (47.7F), 2.5 lbs sliced gyro (56.1F), $140 value. Instructed to hold said cold held items at or below 41F at all times and maintain. Priority Violation. 7-38-005. Citation Issued.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE ,BRICK AT PIZZA OVEN,INSIDE LEDGE OF FRYER CABINET 1ST FL.,IN BASEMENT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON AND INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,INSIDE OF UNUSED FRYER ,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,SCATTERED ON ALL SHELVING UNIT,1st fl. furnance room along wall bases. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3 compartment in rear prep.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Must eliminate plastic grocery bags being used for food storage and provide food grade bags. • Must repair and replace lids and gaskets on chest freezers in rear prep area and basement.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris and grease on all storage containers, shelving units, prep and steam tables,grill tables, fryer cabinets,coolers throughout prep area.defrost chest freezers. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: Must provide garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room and maintain.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash during time, encrusted grease on lid of outside receptacles and lid not tight fitting .Must provide tight fitted lids to prevent pest harborage. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation.#7-38-020(b).Citation Issued.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Observed missing and loose wall base in first floor front and rear prep/dish washing areas , must replace and maintain. Must repair broken/rusted ceiling inside walk in cooler in basement.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: Must provide food handler completion certificates for all food handlers and maintain on site.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: Must provide allergen training for all City of Chicago Certified Food Managers. Must maintain on site.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 19, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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