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Pequod's Pizza

August 20, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINES UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 - • NOTED PREMISE USING HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE TEMPERATURE OF DISHWASHING WAS READING 160F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL TEMPERATURE OF DISHWASHER FINAL RINSE IS READING 180F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PEPPERONI (49.2F/47.1), HAM (57.9F/47), TOMATOES 44.1F, CHEESE 47, MARINARA SAUCE 77F (ICE CONTAINER), SALSA 63.9F, GREEN PEPPERS 54.3F, SALAD DRESSINGS (INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED 53.9F, SAUSAGE 53.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 33
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 160F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 8, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 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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