Elliot's Augusta Pizza & Grill

January 23, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED BLACK FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER STANDING APPX.2-3 FEET & DEBRI PARTICLES FLOATING IN WATER & WATER UP TO 2ND STEP IN BASEMENT AND ALSO WATER POURING FROM WALL GRAVELED AREA IN BASEMENT INTO THE STANDING WATER.A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT APPX. 12:40P.M.MUST REMOVE WASTE WATER,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
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.OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 300 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREA ON CONDIMENT SHELF,UNDER CASH REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,IN STORAGE CABINET,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CRATE & SHELVING UNIT IN SAME AREA,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA & ON TOP OF TANK,ON WALL ELECTRICAL BOX,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER BAR COUNTER,REAR PAPER STORAGE AREA ON & UNDER SHELVING UNITS ,ON STAIRS & LEDGE LEADING INTO BASEMENT.ALSO BOTH FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.LAST RECEIPT DATED 11/29/11 ON SITE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS & PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
code 13Priority
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 31
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS PIZZA PREP COOLER & WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED CORD ON PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA & WALK IN FREEZER.
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.MUST CLEAN CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYERS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DINING AREA,LOOSE DOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
code 36
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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER,REAR PORCH AREA.
code 41

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