Dante's Pizza,INC.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12: **c** cleaning, frequency and restrictions observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11: **c** floors, walls, and ceilings- cleanability observed missing and damaged floor tiles in entreence of dining room and in toilet room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at front prep area with no hot water temp at 68.3f. Noted bathroom handsink water at 28.9f with little pressure. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Time as a public health control; procedures & records

Pizza is out of temperature control at 70°f. The method of time as a public health control does not have an effective written method to record the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the discard time. Discussed the HACCP concepts and requirement for written procedures with the person in charge. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Personal cleanliness

Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in entreence of dining room and in toilet room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found no backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must provide where it can be located and serviced.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 repair the broken floor tiles outside of the walk-in cooler. Repair the flooring in the hallway leading to the washroom.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed the certified food manager with an expired allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must have a valid allergen training certificate.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 clean the floor of the food prep area and storage areas behind the front counter especially around the walls and under the cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 repair the broken floor tiles outside of the walk-in cooler. Repair the flooring in the hallway leading to the washroom.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed the certified food manager with an expired allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must have a valid allergen training certificate.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2580264 on 8/17/23 not corrected: 60 - previous core violations from report #2563995 on 9/20/22 not corrected: 49 - detail clean the cooking equipment throughout including the deep fryer, stove, grill, pizza ovens encrusted with grease and food debris. Clean all prep coolers, storage shelves, and hot holding unit. 55 - clean the walls of the food prep area especially behind the cooking equipment. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 100 mouse droppings inside of the hvac and utility closets next to the food prep area, around the stairway to the basement and under the storage shelves, on the shelves and on the floor behind the front counter and on the floor along the walls and under the storage shelves of the basement/crawlspace 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 violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the floor of the food prep area and storage areas behind the front counter especially around the walls and under the cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Repair the broken floor tiles outside of the walk-in cooler. Repair the flooring in the hallway leading to the washroom.

Allergen training as required

Observed the certified food manager with an expired allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must have a valid allergen training certificate.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violations from report #2563995 on 9/20/22 not corrected: 49 - detail clean the cooking equipment throughout including the deep fryer, stove, grill, pizza ovens encrusted with grease and food debris. Clean all prep coolers, storage shelves, and hot holding unit. 53 - the self-closing door device on the washroom door does not function properly. Must adjust the device or replace. 55 - clean the walls of the food prep area especially behind the cooking equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No original city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Detail clean the cooking equipment throughout including the deep fryer, stove, grill, pizza ovens encrusted with grease and food debris. Clean all prep coolers, storage shelves, and hot holding unit.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

No covered waste receptacle provided in the washroom. Must provide.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

The self-closing door device on the washroom door does not function properly. Must adjust the device or replace.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the walls of the food prep area especially behind the cooking equipment.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No city of Chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs foods- sausage, pepperoni, etc.- are prepared. Instructed a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on premises while tcs foods are prepared. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperature inside prep area 2-door reach in cooler- chicken at 52.0 f, tofu at 50.0 f and garlic mayonnaise at 50.0 f, however found said reach in cooler ambient air temperature at 41.0f. At this time. Instructed all tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found accumulated dust build up on pizza reach in cooler condenser also observed food build up inside 2-door prep cooler. Must clean and maintain equipment.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food build up on walls around mop sink. Must clean walls and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Continued non-compliance with health codes; we continued to observe rodent activity (mice droppings) in various areas of the premises.approximately 20 mice droppings under and around the copier stored on shelf behind front counter area and approximately 5 mice droppings underneath the mop sink area and approximately 10 mice droppings on floor around the hand sink and behind the toilet in wash room and approximately 5 mice droppings in basement under and around the chest freezer leading to the basement storage area also, approximately 3 mice droppings in dining area and inside garbage cabinet.management instructed to detail clean and sanitize all mentioned affected areas throughout the premises.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority violation 7-38-020(a),no citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must store all food items at least 6" off of the floor and 6" away from walls to prevent rodent harborage conditions. Must use proper storage racks so that the floors can be cleaned underneath.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Detail clean the cooking equipment throughout including the deep fryer, stove, grill, pizza ovens encrusted with grease and food debris. Clean all prep coolers, prep tables, storage shelves, the grease trap, and hot holding unit.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the floor throughout the premises especially under and behind all equipment, in the cabinets behind the front counter and garbage cabinet near the front door, in the basement storage area and storage area next to the staircase. Clean the grease on the walls of the food prep area. Clean the soot and debris hanging from the ceiling tiles, the ceiling tile track and soiled ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Clean the walls of the dish rack station next to the 3 compartment sink.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Clean the grease and hanging debris on the ventilation exhaust fan, and on the ventilation hood and filters in the food prep area.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a rodent infestation throughout the premises. Observed over 300 mouse droppings on the floor throughout the dining room and garbage cabinet, behind the front counter and on the storage shelves, office area, under the 3 compartment sink and on top of the grease trap, in the utility closets, on the floor and staircase leading to the basement and in the basement. Management instructed to remove all rodent droppings and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority 7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a 3/4" gap along the top of the rear exit door. Must properly seal the screen door so that flying insects cannot enter.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must store all food items at least 6" off of the floor and 6" away from walls to prevent rodent harborage conditions. Must use proper storage racks so that the floors can be cleaned underneath.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed dark staining on the cutting board in the food prep area. Management instructed to replace or resurface the cutting board.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Detail clean the cooking equipment throughout including the deep fryer, stove, grill, pizza ovens encrusted with grease and food debris. Clean all prep coolers, prep tables, storage shelves, the grease trap, and hot holding unit.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must seal all holes and openings in the walls of the storage area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the floor throughout the premises especially under and behind all equipment, in the cabinets behind the front counter and garbage cabinet near the front door, in the basement storage area and storage area next to the staircase. Clean the grease on the walls of the food prep area. Clean the soot and debris hanging from the ceiling tiles, the ceiling tile track and soiled ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Clean the walls of the dish rack station next to the 3 compartment sink.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Clean the grease and hanging debris on the ventilation exhaust fan, and on the ventilation hood and filters in the food prep area.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed the basement box freezer excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed the unisex restroom trash container without a lid, instructed to provide lid.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 100 mice droppings under the front storage area, heater, and hot water tank room, back storage, and basement storage area, instructed to remove droppings and sanitize the above areas, have pest control return for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed the basement box freezer excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed the unisex restroom trash container without a lid, instructed to provide lid.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed the floor not clean in front storage, rear storage, heater/hot water room, and in the basement, instructed to clean. Also clean the ceiling above the pizza ovens, and clean walls behind the pizza oven.

Allergen training as required

See violation #60

Previous core violation corrected

Observed non compliance on violation#58 no allergen training from report 2200942, date 8/14/2018. Correct by date nov.14,2018. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

2-102.14(a): found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

2-501.11: found no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed facility to implement an appropriate procedure, with necessary supplies, and to maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-202.14: found the toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Allergen training as required

Pa 100-0367: found no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed facility that all city of Chicago certified food services managers must take ansi-approved allergen training and maintain certificates on site.

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under cooking equipment, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front counter area not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. Walls that had peeling paint by prep table in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/repaired. Walls in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, gaps shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Observed employee's not wearing beard guards in kitchen area, mgmt. Was advised to provide beard guards to employee's.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Noted assorted food items inside the coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name, prepared by date and/or used by date.

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

Noted ice build up inside the chest freezer at the basement food storage area. Instructed to defrost clean and maintain.

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

Instructed to detail clean floors inside the electrical room, water heater room, behind the front prep counter and underneath shelving at the rear by the stair ways leading to the basement.

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

Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink and low water pressure at the bath room and front hand wash sinks. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Noted clutter on shelving at the rear dry storage and at the basement food storage. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles and maintain.

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

Instructed to replace or refinish worn-out cutting board with deep seams and stain on top of prep cooler in rear prep/cooking area.

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

Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all coolers, sides of all cooking equipment with grease accumulation, storage and prep shelves in rear and behind front counter shelves, interior cabinet with dust and litter under coffee machine behind front counter.

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

Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout especially underneath cooking equipment with excessive grease and food debris accumulation, floors inside boiler and air conditioning rooms in rear area and floors along the walls and in all corners in rear and in front area.

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

Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls throughout rear prep area.

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

Instructed to provide working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.---------must provide visible thermometer visible in side pizza hot holding unit in rear prep/cooking area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles, unused equipment and clutter stored in basement and in rear storage area by staircase leading to basement and to second floor to prevent pest harborage. Must store usable items 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Food handler requirements met

No employee food handler training certificates on premise. Instructed to provide.

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

Must clean the interior bottom shelves of the reach in coolers in the rear storage area to remove spills.

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

Floors need cleaning under the 3 compartment sink along the wall base and in corner and same for floors round the cooking equipment to remove grease, spills and debris. Noted a hole in the floor near the rear exit door. Must seal to prevent entry point for pests.

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

Must clean vent cover to remove dust in the toilet room and in the prep area.

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

Noted a slow drain at the exposed hand sink in the prep area. Must bring up to plumbing code.

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

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.

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

The rear porch dry storage area has a dark colored and dirty floor, clean and reseal the floor in a light color. The floor running out of the rear door is dark and greasy, clean the floor running out of the rear door.

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

The kitchen walls and ceilings are brown and greasy, clean, reseal or replace the ceilings so they are clean, light in color and sanitary.

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

The kitchen is dark, add/increase lighting so you can see what you are preparing and cleaning.

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

The kitchen venitlation hood and pipe running from the pizza oven are greasy; clean, and maitaian the ventilation system to city codes.

Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Continued non compliance of rodent activity still noted about 30 droppings in basement area, instructed to clean and better maintain, manager vacuumed up droppings at this time of inspection, see inspection report #1234675, dated 8/16/2012 critical citation issued: 7-38-020

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

Continued non compliance of rodent activity still noted about 30 droppings in basement area, instructed to clean and better maintain, manager vacuumed up droppings at this time of inspection, see inspection report #1234675, dated 8/16/2012

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

Violation still pending, see report #1234675

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

Violation still pending, see report #1234675

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

Violation still pending, see report #1234675

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

Observed about 15 rodent droppings first floor utility closet by rear kitchen area, also noted about 30 droppings in basement area, along with rodent barrows, must rodent proof all door approx. 1/4 gap opening at bottom of front door, instructed to close all outer openings, clean and better maintain, serious citation issued: 7-38-020

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

Must detail clean all cooking equipment top and sides of equipment, must clean interior of pizza warmer, and interior shelves inside reach-in cooler

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

Floors first floor and basement areas needs detailed cleaning, under and behind all equipment throughout premises

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

Walls/ceiling rear kitchen area not clean, must remove all stained ceiling tile and clean wall area

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

Self closing device needed at bathroom door

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

Must provide three sink stoppers for three sink rear kitchen area, and repair slow draining sink in same area

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Must clean out dirt basement, remove all trash and debri

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

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.found evidence of rodents through rat droppings over 50 in cluttered unused basement areas,noted rat burrows under staircase leading to basement,must clean,sanitize all affected areas,seal all noticeable openings around plumbing/electrical fixtures were noted,pest control co service now reccomended,ensure no mode of entry.premises not open/operating during this inspection.no citation issued.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.must provide sink stoppers for the 3 comp sink area,replace/repair rusty shelvings at food prep cooler using a non-toxic finish also splashguard is needed at exposed handsink kitchen.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.must replace/repair loose floor coving throghout the kitchen areas,clean floors in detail throughout the premises.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light bulbs at rear over chest freezers must be shielded,provide adequate lighting inside 2 door cooler.

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

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.pizza oven must be vented to the roof as required,repair noticeable water leak at pipe under exposed handsink kitchen also backflow prevention devices are needed for mop sink,expresso coffee station connect drain line such that it drains directly into floor drain,slow drainage at handsink in toilet room.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.must provide a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.clean,organize outside rear areas,remove cluttered conditions due to potential pest harborage.