Golden Crust Pizzeria

October 25, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND (1) LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND THE KITCHEN HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE AND INTERIOR OF OVEN ALSO,THE TOP OF THE LARGE KITCHEN PIZZA OVEN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN WALL EXHAUST FAN IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 25, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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