Moti Masala Pizza

April 11, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings16
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD HOT IN A STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 122.7F, CURRY SAUCE AT 123.2F & 74.4F, SPINACH AT 83.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165.F THEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 21
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED YOGURT HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES IN BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN. HOMEMADE YOGURT NOTED AT 77.9F & 76.1F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
    code 22
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
    Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS YOGURT HOMEMADE ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM C.D.P.H. MANAGER DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 29
  • Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods
    Inspector note: NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
    code 32
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON THE PREMISES. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH SERVICE CONTRACT ONLY DATED 12-20-21 WITH NO SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH CURRENT SERVICE REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
    code 40
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: FOOD UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO OR ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK.
    code 44
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
    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 ALL STORED ITEMS. • PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK THE SANITIZATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOPS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL METAL SURFACES WITH PLASTIC AND TIN FOIL AS A PROTECTANT MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    code 49
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER DRIPPING DOWN ON THE GROUND. SURROUNDING GROUND WITH FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: WOODEN PALLET STORED ON THE OUTSIDE PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. • FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS OF KITCHEN, DISH, FRONT COUNTER WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT STOVE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----PLASTIC AND TAPE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MUST REMOVE ALL.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: NOTED ONE BURNER GAS STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STOVE OR REMOVE.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 23, 2022: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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