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Positanos Restaurant & Pizza, Inc.

March 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-RAT DROPPINGS-13 ON 1ST FLOOR,ON FLOORS BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SEVERAL AREA OF BASEMENT FLOORS AROUND FURNACE,ON TABLE ON TOP OF STORAGE,- 60 DROPPINGS. ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CORNERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS,REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING,STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST TREATMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (IE PIZZA,HOT LINKS,ETC) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR RUSTY FOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AT LOWER WALL BY FRONT DOOR.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,CLEAN APRON. MUST PROVIDE/WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 1, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 7 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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