Golden Crust Pizzeria

October 10, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT(RAT)DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE CORNER NEXT TO KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,1O LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA ALSO,THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR THAT OPENS TO THE OUTSIDE IS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FRUIT FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM/CORNERS TO PREVENT-PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE BOX NOT CLEANED, MAINTAINED OR RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON GROUND AND WASTE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP LID AND SIDES OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT NUISANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: KITCHEN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND WOODEN SHELVINGS ARE IN POOR-REPAIR ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP COUNTERS, COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, AND SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BEHIND BAR COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THROUGH-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST-HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE SCOOPS FOR BAR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OUTSIDE OF THE BAR ICE BIN INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT INSIDE THE BAR ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 4, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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