Benny's Pizza

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

Inspector’s note: Found reach in cooler in poor repair at this time of inspection. No tcs foods found in ric at this time. Instructed to have cooler repaired and not use until corrected. Unit tagged haeld for inspection at this time. No citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door in need of rodent proofing instructed to seal the bottom of the door. Correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Window at kitchen area in need of screen or window must be closed. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Sink stoppers missing at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at basement p-trap on 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters and area around in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 large bulk food containers in need of name of commodity. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 boxes of open menus in basement with rodent droppings. Instructed to discard all boxes with contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) sides of cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter, interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 instructed manager to clean around dumpster to remove leaves and other debris. Instructed to correct and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-101.11 floors under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove debris and buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 hood vents in need of cleaning to remove all grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large bulk food containers in need of name of commodity. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rat and mice activity in basement. Observed approx 30-40 droppings along walls and in corners. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean at all times. Contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Boxes of open menus in basement with rodent droppings. Instructed to discard all boxes with contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Sides of cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter, interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean around dumpster to remove leaves and other debris. Instructed to correct and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove debris and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent/insect proofed. 1/2" gap noted at the corners of the door. Instructed to seal openings, making the door rodent/insect proofed. Maintain same.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees in food prep area and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all entering the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the proper ppm of sanitizer being used) and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The 3-compartment faucet is in poor repair and leaks profusely from the base. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The mopsink does not have a back flow prevention device. Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The wall in front of the 3-compartment sink missing wall tiles. Instructed to provide and maintain wall tiles.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Observed thawing frozen chichen in cold hold unit sitting in stagnant water. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods. Must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing. Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rusted and dirty shelves in the 2-door refrigerator next to the 3-compartment sink. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed at leat 3 large ceiling tiles above back prep area. Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors underneath equipment with dirt, grease, and food debris and walls with food dirt. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize especially areas with pest activity. Must upgrade housekeeping.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment and the wall. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Observed thawing frozen chichen in cold hold unit sitting in stagnant water. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods. Must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing. Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 5-8 black flies noted during inspection. Fly activity was noted near the dough preparation table, near the 3-compartment sink, and in the dining area. Also observed approximately 25 rat droppings on the floor under the two-door refrigerator on the left wall after entering the kitchen from the dining area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted and dirty shelves in the 2 door refrigerator next to 3 compartment sink.surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris,walls with food dirt. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize especially areas with pest activity. Must upgrade housekeeping.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed at leat 3 large ceiling tiles above back prep area. Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment and on the wall. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 found floor and ceiling in basement where dry storage and cooking equipment/ food prep table stored is not smooth and easily cleanable. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found a 1/4 inch gap under the rear screen door. Must provide closed tight fitting door at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 2 roaches located on handwashing sink next to first floor 3 compartment sink. Noted 3 rats dropping on lower level storage under the prep table next to the prep cooler. Noted 2 rat droppings on lower level storage next to fryer where cardboard pizza platter is stored. Found 20 small flies in basement in front of 3 compartment sink also noted approx 10 rat droppings throughout basement floor storage area against wall and on storage shelves. Recommended contacting pest control. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. Priority foundation violation.7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floor and ceiling in basement where dry storage and cooking equipment/ food prep table stored is not smooth and easily cleanable. Must provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2557204 conducted on 06/13/2022. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with excessive accumulated food, grease, and dust debris. Instructed to clean 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide. 6-201.11 observed floors need to be regrouted in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be regrouted in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris under the fryers. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed additional lighting is needed in the basement food prep area/storage areas. Instructed to provide additional lighting.

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 70 live small flies on the walls ceiling and flying around the basement food prep area, observed about 30 rat droppings located under shelves in the basement. Instructed to eliminate all 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 rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom and not tight fitting/rodent proofed. Instructed to make said exit door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

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

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

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed excessive grease debris on the lid of the outside grease dumpster and the lid not tight fitting for the outside grease dumpster. Instructed to make the outside grease dumpster lid tight fitting and remove excess grease debris from the outside grease dumpster lid. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be regrouted in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris under the fryers. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed additional lighting is needed in the basement food prep area/storage areas. Instructed to provide additional lighting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the fryers and the rubber gaskets on the reach in coolers with food and dirt. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation waste line from the above air conditioner draining into hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed manager to remove waste line from hand sink and properly connect to floor drain. All condensate drainage shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, under/around the cooking equipment, sinks and in the basement with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -the walls around the sinks and cooking equipment with dirt and food. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom far right. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed. Observed a more than one inch gap around the exhaust fan that exposes the outside located in the wall of the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to make said area tight fitting and rodent proofed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the cold water knob missing at the hand washing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the 1st floor food prep area where the walls, floors and ceilings are missing tiles and are not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity. Observed about 5 rodent droppings located behind the pizza oven in the 1st floor food prep area and about 40 rodent droppings located in the basement food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Prioirity foundation 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 rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom far right. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed. Observed a more than one inch gap around the exhaust fan that exposes the outside located in the wall of the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to make said area tight fitting and rodent proofed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the cold water knob missing at the hand washing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to repair.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed excessive accumulated grease debris on the outside grease dumpster lid. Instructed to clean or replace the outside grease dumpster lid. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed various areas of the 1st floor food prep area where the walls, floors and ceilings are missing tiles and are not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes on prep table improperly stored, instructed to properly store in sanitizing solution.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the fryer not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean ceiling light shields in prep area, and replace missing wall tile.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must clean/sanitize multi-use articles(knives)after use and properly store. Clean/sanitize knife rack in prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must re-seal/replace loose gaskekts of interior doors of refrigeration units where necessary.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of reach-in coolers/freezers of food debris, interior bottom of deep fryers and exterior 2-dr refrigeration units.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor of food debris and flour around and under cooking equipment in prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the reach in freezer by the cooking equipment with thick ice build up. Instructed to remove and maintain. Next to that freezer was a reach in (soda) cooler with rusty racks. Instructed to remove the rust from the racks. -the rubber gaskets on the interior of the reach in cooler (with the cutting board on top) next to the steam table has worn/damaged rubber gaskets. Must replace. -the wash bowl in the toilet roomis coming unattached from the wall and needs recaulking. Instructed to fix and maintain. Also, must sand or replace the cutting board with deep, dark grooves in them in the food preparation area. Maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: The can opener, the exterior and interior of the deep fryers and reach in coolers/freezers (including the rubber gaskets) has food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners and under/around the cooking/cooling equipment has dirt, food and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents and walls in the food preparation area, dining area and toilet room. Remove dirt, food, grease and graffiti. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: There is a leak at the base of the 3-compartment sink faucet in the food preparation area. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint while preparing, serving and in the food preparation area. Maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must provide proof that they took the online course and satisfied the illinois department of public health's requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 15 live small flies on the walls, door/door frames and ceiling in the food preparation and dining area. Instructed to eliminate flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for services. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Sausage, dairy, ham, shrimp, pizzas, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times when preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the reach in freezer by the cooking equipment with thick ice build up. Instructed to remove and maintain. Next to that freezer was a reach in (soda) cooler with rusty racks. Instructed to remove the rust from the racks. -the rubber gaskets on the interior of the reach in cooler (with the cutting board on top) next to the steam table has worn/damaged rubber gaskets. Must replace. -the wash bowl in the toilet roomis coming unattached from the wall and needs recaulking. Instructed to fix and maintain. Also, must sand or replace the cutting board with deep, dark grooves in them in the food preparation area. Maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: The can opener, the exterior and interior of the deep fryers and reach in coolers/freezers (including the rubber gaskets) has food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners and under/around the cooking/cooling equipment has dirt, food and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents and walls in the food preparation area, dining area and toilet room. Remove dirt, food, grease and graffiti. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: There is a leak at the base of the 3-compartment sink faucet in the food preparation area. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint while preparing, serving and in the food preparation area. Maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must provide proof that they took the online course and satisfied the illinois department of public health's requirements.