Renaldi's Pizza

April 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA,AND BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT SOAP.SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY RTEQUEST IN BOTH EXPOSD HAND SINKS.INFORMATION GUVEN ON HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000071700-17
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:VARIOUS KIND OF PIZZA(CHEESE,PEPPERONI, VEGETABLE, CHEESE BAND SAUSAGE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FROM 98.6F TO 100.7F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR 4-25-11.MANAGER SHOWED ME ONE SHEET OF PAPER DATED 4-24-11 ,NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION FOR ANY OTHER DAYS.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG WITH PROPER INFORMATION. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 25,VALUE 125 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38 -005(A) H000071700-17.
code 3Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WE(OWNER AND I) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND THE LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER(FOOD DEBRIS, METALLIC DIRTY DISHES SPONGES,AND A LOT OF EMPTY BEER BOTTLES AROUND THE GARBAGE AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER.ALSO FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER GARBAGE WAS OBSERVED OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR,AROUND THE AIR CONDITION UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AREA AND KEEP IT CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 H000072151-18
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health., OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE CONNECTED AT WATER PIPE THAT IS INSTALLED ON CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.TAGGED FAUCET"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. GARDEN HOSE REMOVED.WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET TO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTACT A PLUMBER.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072151-18
code 24
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. REPAIR RUBBER GASKET IN A SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PIZZA AREA,ALSO INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA(BOTTOM AND SIDE). • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REROUTE WATER PIPE FROM WALK-IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT AREA.KEEP AREA CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT AREA(WEST WALL).
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 SWEEP FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REPAIR BROKEN CEMENT IN BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO WAL-IN COOLER.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.TOO DARK.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. UNTHREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED FORTHE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER FAUCET, UNLESS BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS PROVIDED.
code 38
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN ALL PREP AREA,INCLUDING EMPLOYEE THAT REPORTS TO WORK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTERING THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINANT.
code 44

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