Moti Masala Pizza

June 9, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ONLY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AT ALL THE TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: CHICKEN, LAMB, AND PIZZA WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF TOPPINGS. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN NON-FOOD TASKS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING OTHER AT FRONT AREA, KEYING INFORMATION ON COMPUTER HANDLING MONEY/CARDS, THEN RETURNED IN KITCHEN PUSHING AWAY THE CURTAIN (WITH HANDS) THAT SEPARATES FRONT AND KITCHEN AREA. ONCE THE PIZZA WAS READY, HE PUSHED THE PIZZA WITH FINGERS OFF THE SPATULA INTO THE CUSTOMER'S PLATE AND SERVED IT, ALSO OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE NO HANDWASHING BEFORE DONNING GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED THREE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COOKED PUREED FOOD/SAUCES OR INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH THE PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF THE FOODS: 62.7F- 64.7F AND 75.9F, WHICH WAS COOKED ON 6-8-22, PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS WITH A COMMON NAME
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.ALSO OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING AT FRONT SELF SERVICE MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AROUND CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL • SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE FRONT SERVING /DINING AREA TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PRESENT WATER TEMP OF 68.9F TO 77.4F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED PUSH-BUTTON FAUCET NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST ADJUST TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. PROVIDE RUBBER MATTS
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-2021; REPORT #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND DISHES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #48) 4-301.12: NOTED A LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 13, 2021: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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