Luigi's Pizza

August 16, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, INSTRUCTED AND INFORMED THAT MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATION NEEDS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROX 20 DROPPINGS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEFT OF THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT AREA AT THE CASH REGISTER. OBSERVED APPROX 10 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND THE NON WORKING LOW REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED MULTIPLE LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE SHEET UPON RETURN INSPECTION ON 8/23/22. 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 CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A COVER OVER ONE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING. • OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS O MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF ALL THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • OBSERVED THE SMALLER CUTTING BOARD AT THE PIZZA MAKING AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER AND UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED A NON WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT OPERTAIONAL DUE TO SOME REPAIRS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS COOKING AND NON COOKING AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY ACCULMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS, FOOD CONTACT NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
code 56

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