Route 66 Pizza

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 25 rodent droppings on top of the hot water heater located in the rear, about 25 rodent droppings on the floor around the hot water heater and under shelves, about 10 rodent droppings on the floor in the toilet room, about 10 rodent droppings in the dry storage shed on the shelves, about 20 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink and about 25 rodent droppings inside of the closet that is located by the pizza prep station. Also observed about 3 live large flies flying around the front and rear food prep areas. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the facility has the front and rear doors opened without appropriate screening to prevent pest entry. Instructed to provide appropriate screens on both doors or maintain doors closed at all times.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a dead rodent on a trap inside of the closet that is located by the pizza prep area. Instructed to remove dead rodents expeditiously.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed food debris on non food contact surfaces. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated food dirt and grease debris. Instructed to clean along the walls, in all corners, under all cooking and refrigeration equipment, and under all shelves.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers (squeeze bottles,shakers,containers)when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Still observed evidence of numerous mice droppings on floor and ledge of pop cooler in lobby,on floor and inside of furnance in furnance room,on wood piece behind pizza oven.2-3 live large flies flying around premises.must removed droppings, clean and sanitize area.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/6/23.(priority 7-38-020(a)

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on all dish and storage shelves.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,walk in cooler & freezer shelving units.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 : observed toilet room door not self closing must provide a closing device and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on garbage can in toilet room must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up and grease from floor under,around,along wall bases in walk in cooler & freezer.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for taking internal food temperatures of tcs foods. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers (squeeze bottles,shakers)when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an infestation of appx.300 or more mice droppings scattered throughout premises such as on floor near front register,under,around,along wall bases of prep and dish washing areas ,all coolers,furnance & hot water tank area,toilet room,on food & dish storage shelves,on legs of floor mixer,on top of cardboard lined on grease trap at 3- compartment sink.also appx. 30 or more live large flies flying around premises,crawling on floor,on rear screen door and on prep tables,cutting boards and food.live small flies and live ants on flor around prep cooler.2- dead decayed mice on glue board next to prep table at front service counter.must remove droppings ,dead mice clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/25/23.(priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rear screen door not tight fitting along all sides must make tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage observed 2- cases of raw chicken stored over uncovered pizza dough in large sheet pans with blood pooling inside of them on lower shelf in outside walk in cooler.product was discarded by manager.must store raw foods on lower shelves to prevent cross contamination.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)appx.10lbs. $30.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout premises must in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on all dish and storage shelves.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed several food handlers not wearing gloves nor utensils used to handle ready to eat foods.(cos)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed lower shelf prep table in poor repair in front prep area must repair or replace.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill table,fryer cabinets,all shelving units,all storage shelves,floor mixer,grease trap,all coolers,oven,exterior of food storage containers,prep tables,garbage cans.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self closing must provide a closing device and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease container encrusted with grease and food debris build up and on ground around conainer must clean and remove greas from container and ground and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged concrete floor throughout premises to be smooth and easily cleanable,damaged and broken floor tiles where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on ceiling & walls throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up and grease from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove all unused equipment and other articles from rear yard and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed pizza prep cooler with an improper air temp of 51.2f said cooler holds tcs foods. Cooler held for inspection/tagged until repair(holds and maintain interior temp of 41f of below). Priority citation issued #7-38-005.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes laying on counter tops and prep tables. Must properly store when not in use in sanitizing solution.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors,walls and ceiling to remove debris, spills and dust.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint through premises in the ceiling. Must repaint with nontoxic paint.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent and insect activity. Observed about 10 live large flies flying around the food prep area and customer service area and observed about 40 mice droppings in various locations on the food prep area; about 20 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelf in the rear, about 10 rodent droppings located in the toilet room and about 5 rodent droppings located by the customer service counter. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair. Instructed to replace.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing concentration of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide chlorine chemical test strips. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive accumulated grease and food debris located under the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean storage shelving,prep table and interior of coolers and freezer to remove spills and debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out to remove spills,grease and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean the ceiling and light shields through out to remove dust and debris.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted 20 mice droppings on the shelving where paper goods are stored, noted 10 mice droppings on the floor in the corner underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must remove droppings and detail clean affected areas. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handle and served such as chicken,pizza and hamburgers. Instructed manager to have city of chicago certified manager on duty at all times while handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious citation issued #7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean storage shelving,prep table and interior of coolers and freezer to remove spills and debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out to remove spills,grease and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean the ceiling and light shields through out to remove dust and debris.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as pizza,serious violation 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean bottom compartment of deep fryers,has heavy grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout prep area,along wall base and corners

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls behind the coolking grill in the prep area,hasease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area,also repair hole in wall near the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear,must seal opening and clewn all light shield covers throughout prep area

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on employees washroom door for self-closing

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide the food handlers certificates or proof of enrollement,upon next inspection

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in prep area not clean.must clean all walls thru-out or paint.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lights not shielded in prep are.must install shields.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Grese trap rusty at 3-comp sink.must repair.