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Restaurant: D'gigio's Pizzeria
Address: 5337 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Feb 15, 2013

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Previous minor violations not corrected 9-29-09, report #163447: -30 Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. -32 Cutting boards not manitained. Instructed to replace all worn boards in prep area. -33 Coolers, sinks, deep fryer cabinets, prep counter, prep table and all equipment thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. -35 Ceiling thru-out not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile and seal all holes and repaint. -35 Rear overhead door worn on sides. Instructed to repair door. -41 Unnecessary articles stored inside garage. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher. Serious citation issued7-42-090
Floor along wallbase and between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean including storage rooms.
Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide all missing thermometers.

Ceiling not maintained in hallway and adjacent storage room. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint.
Violation #29 has now been upgraded to critical violation #14.
Previous serious violations not corrected 2-9-10, report #150240: -33 Coolers, sinks, deep fryer cabinets, prep counter, prep table and all equipment thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. -41 Unnecessary articles stored inside garage. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher. Critical citation issued7-42-090
Floor along wallbase and between equipment in prep not cleaned including storage rooms and hallway. Instructed to detail clean.
Utility sink leaking at bottom and faucet. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
Adjacent storage room from prep area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.
Storage shelves inside walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal surface with non-toxic sealant.

violation #14 has been corrected.
violation #34 has been corrected.
violation #35 has been corrected.
violation #38 has been corrected.
violation #41 has been corrected.
violation # 32 has been corrected.

Floor bewteen equipent and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Walls behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint
Unnecessart articles stored in rear. Instructed to detail clean, remove all unused articles and elevate articles 6 inches or higher.
Can opener, sinks, utensil, coolers, cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables/counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to detail clean, remove all unused articles and elevate articles 6 inches or higher.
Can opener, sinks, utensil, coolers, cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables/counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor between equipent and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Walls behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,GRATED CHEESE AT 50.4F ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;MANAGER DISCARDED THE CHEESE 5 LBS $30.00,INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.2F AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,NO FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE ,TAGGED COOLER NOT TO BE USED,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED 40F OR BELOW,NO CITATION ISSUED
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #361308,DATED 10-14-10 #33 COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLE,NOT CLEAN;MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;#34 FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE,BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN; SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT 03-24-11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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. STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER WALLS,AIR VENTS,FLOOR NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

for reinspection on 03-24-11
next regular inspection
next regular inspection
next regular inspection

HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED
HAS BEEN CLEANED
STORAGE has been organized ORGANIZED

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. UNNECESSARY MATERIALS UNDER TABLE BESIDE REFRIGERATOR MUST BE REMOVED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;INTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CABINETS UNDER PREP SINK AND UNDER WASHBOWL SINK DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CAN OPENER DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ABOVE COOKING GRILL WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CHAIR IN THE PREP AREA FULL OF GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE ADDTL SWEEP IN THE STORAGE AREA AND ON THE SIDE DOOR FRONT AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT-PIZZA OVEN,GRILL,HOT HOLDING,3 C SINK,REAR AREA BEHIND ALL FREEZERS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR DINING AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEWALL IN THE DINING AREA WITH 3X12 HOLE MUST SEAL HOLE;CEILING VENTS THRUOUT PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING WALL TILES UNDER PREP TABLES MUST BE REPLACED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevice), rear storage area shelving need cleaning.
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained, missing ceiling tiles in prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

Sighted live roach activity (5). 1 on underside of prep table, 1 on wall above pizza dough prep table, 1 on box in dry storage room, 1 in gasket of prep cooler and 1 crawling on electrical cord (killed by employee). Must eliminate roach activity. Recommended additional service by pest control company. Seal cracks/crevices/openings and improve sanitation as instructed below. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Accumulated grease and food debris on cooking equipment, shelves/countertops, coolers/freezers, exterior of greasetrap and unused equipment in storage areas. Must clean and maintain same.
Accumulated food debris and litter on floors under and around equipment and shelves/tables. Must clean and maintain floors through-out food prep and storage areas.
Dried food spillage on walls behind steamtable/cooking equipment. Accumulated dust on ceiling and wall vent covers. Holes in walls in utility (mop sink) room. Must clean, repair and maintain walls through-out premises. Must clean grease and dust from inside ventilation hood above cooking equipment and on attached piping/ansul system units.
Faucets at 3 compartment sink leak. Must repair and maintain plumbing. No backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must install device or remove faucet threads and hosse.
Storage garage is cluttered (acccumulated wood pile, unused items etc.) Must clean and maintain area to prevent pest harborage.
No metal stem thermometer. Must provide thermometer (0F-220F).

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION 14.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 02/05/13 INSPECTION (REPORT #1321713)NOT CORRECTED: #18: STILL SIGHTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY (20+): ON BACK OF SERVING COUNTER, AREA SURROUNDING AND UNDER MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA, ON PREP TABLE. FOUND LIVE ROACHES UNDER SHELVING, IN CREVICES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE, CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-42-090. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND SURFACES. COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS.
Accumulated grease and food debris on cooking equipment, shelves/countertops, in cabinets, coolers/freezers, exterior of greasetrap and shelves and unused equipment in storage areas. Must clean and maintain same.
Accumulated food debris and litter on floors under and around equipment and shelves/tables. Must clean and maintain floors through-out food prep and storage areas. Floor wet in utility sink room. Must repair any leaks and keep floor clean and dry.
Dried food spillage on walls behind steamtable/cooking equipment. Accumulated dust on ceiling and wall vent covers. Holes in walls/ceiling in utility (mop sink) room. Must clean, repair and maintain walls through-out premises.
Faucets at 3 compartment sink leak. Must repair and maintain plumbing. No backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must install device or remove faucet threads and hose.
No metal stem thermometer. Must provide thermometer (0F-220F).
Dead bulbs in light fixtures in prep areas. Must replace dead bulbs with working lights and completely shield all fixtures.

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