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Restaurant: Johns Pizzeria
Address: 2104 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Aug 4, 2011

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The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO DUST ON WALLS IN TOILETS AT FRONT DINING AREA BY VENTS,ALSO VENTS ON CEILING IN ABOVE SAID TOILETS WITH DUST NEEDS CLEANING.MUST CLEAN WALLS AT AND BY DISH MACHINE/2COMP.SINK WITH STAINS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED /BROKEN LEATHER SEAT COVERS IN KITCHEN,AND BADLY WARNED OUT TOILET AT THE BAR AREA.ALSO MUST PROVIDE COVER LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR,AND REMOVE SODA PIPES FROM INSIDE SERVING ICE BIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON 2COMP.SINKS,EXTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE,TOILET BOWLS AT FRONT DINING,AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AT FRONT COFFEE SALAD PREP AREA BY FRONT DINING AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT SAME AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS ON FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA,AND CLEAN SUPPLIED WIPE CLOTHS ON FLOOR AT THE AREA 6'OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.ALSO FLOORS IN THE BAR,AND CORNER FLOORS AT FRONT DINING PREP AREA,AND FLOORS AT DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,REPAIR BROKEN FLOOOR TILES BENEATH ICE MACHINE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 2 COMP SINK,BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT BAR AREA AND WASTE WATER LINE AT BAR GUN MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN,OPENINGS AT EXHAUST FANS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE MESHED,EXPOSED HANDSINK KITCHEN LACKING WATER PRESSURE ALSO AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE ICE CREAM AREA FOR HANDWASHING.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,OVENS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS TO THE EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT KITCHEN BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,BAR AREAS,INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF SAW BAND,OVENS,HANGING RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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 APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA,REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER,PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TO SAID DOOR,FOUND OPEN TOXIC-BAIT BLOCKS/BAGS AOUND ICE MACHINE LOCATION,BASEMENT AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,OPEN TOXIC BAIT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER IN AN ENCLOSED BOX,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (KITCHEN), AT MOP SINK LOCATED AT REAR OF KITCHEN ALSO PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND RE-PAINTING OF WOODEN SHELVINGS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED AND ON WALL BENEATH DISHMACHINE,EAST WALL STAIRCASE BASEMENT AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON SAID LIGHT SHIELDS.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN- TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE NEAREST HANDSINK APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET AWAY INTO A TOILET ROOM FOR HANDWASHING.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA, SODA AREA. ALSO NOTE STORAGE ROOMS THAT ARE LOCKED NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN. NEEDS TO HAVE KEY TO ENTRY.

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 APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA,REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER,PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TO SAID DOOR,FOUND OPEN TOXIC-BAIT BLOCKS/BAGS AOUND ICE MACHINE LOCATION,BASEMENT AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,OPEN TOXIC BAIT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER IN AN ENCLOSED BOX,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (KITCHEN), AT MOP SINK LOCATED AT REAR OF KITCHEN ALSO PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,OVENS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS TO THE EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT KITCHEN BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,BAR AREAS,INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF SAW BAND,OVENS,HANGING RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,OVENS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS TO THE EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT KITCHEN BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,BAR AREAS,INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF SAW BAND,OVENS,HANGING RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,OVENS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS TO THE EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT KITCHEN BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,BAR AREAS,INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF SAW BAND,OVENS,HANGING RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON SAID LIGHT SHIELDS.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 2 COMP SINK,BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT BAR AREA AND WASTE WATER LINE AT BAR GUN MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN,OPENINGS AT EXHAUST FANS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE MESHED,EXPOSED HANDSINK KITCHEN LACKING WATER PRESSURE ALSO AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE ICE CREAM AREA FOR HANDWASHING.
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.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA, SODA AREA. ALSO NOTE STORAGE ROOMS THAT ARE LOCKED NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN. NEEDS TO HAVE KEY TO ENTRY.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE.

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 APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA,REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER,PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TO SAID DOOR,FOUND OPEN TOXIC-BAIT BLOCKS/BAGS AOUND ICE MACHINE LOCATION,BASEMENT AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,OPEN TOXIC BAIT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER IN AN ENCLOSED BOX,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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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.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (KITCHEN), AT MOP SINK LOCATED AT REAR OF KITCHEN ALSO PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,OVENS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS TO THE EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT KITCHEN BEHIND SERVICE COUNTERS,BAR AREAS,INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF SAW BAND,OVENS,HANGING RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,REPAIR BROKEN FLOOOR TILES BENEATH ICE MACHINE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND RE-PAINTING OF WOODEN SHELVINGS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED AND ON WALL BENEATH DISHMACHINE,EAST WALL STAIRCASE BASEMENT AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities..MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON SAID LIGHT SHIELDS.
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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 2 COMP SINK,BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT BAR AREA AND WASTE WATER LINE AT BAR GUN MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN,OPENINGS AT EXHAUST FANS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE MESHED,EXPOSED HANDSINK KITCHEN LACKING WATER PRESSURE ALSO AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE ICE CREAM AREA FOR HANDWASHING.
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.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA, SODA AREA. ALSO NOTE STORAGE ROOMS THAT ARE LOCKED NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN. NEEDS TO HAVE KEY TO ENTRY.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE.

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