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Restaurant: Pizza by Alex
Address: 5040-5044 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 17, 2011

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100

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Violation descriptions and comments

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Floor in corners, behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile.
Ventilation, light and fan covers thru-out and inside walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not cleaned or maintained in dining area and prep area. Instructed to replace all damaged and stained tiles and seal all holes and openings around pipes.
Unnecessary articles stored on premises in rear storage area and unused equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

Violation #30 now corrected.
Violation #34 now corrected.
Violation #41 now corrected.
Violation #35 now corrected.

Floor in prep area, walk-in cooler, storage areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor inside walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
Ventilation covers and ceiling not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside cooler.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Sinks, coolers, shelves, utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and ssanitize.
Ventilation not provided in employees and middle rear toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fans.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR PIZZA OVEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 44.8F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,TAG COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO FIX COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW; MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIally hazardous food at imprper temperature ,CHEESE 48.5F,WHIPPED CREAM 49F,MARINARA SAUCE 49.2F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOOD WAS DISCARDED;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;INTERIOR OF COOLERS 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 UNDER COOKING OVEN,REAR SIDE,DINING 2ND ROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEWALLS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 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. TUBE CONNECTION FROM PIZZA OVEN TO CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR CAP/HAIRNET IN THE KITCHEN
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WEATHER STRIP AT THE 2ND EXIT DOOR MUST BE READJUSTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; RECAULKING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NEEDED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN 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 IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT PIZZA WOOD OVEN AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;BOARD IN WINDOWS FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BASEWALLS UNDER FRONT PIZZA OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AN DMAINTAIN
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROVIDED, LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL 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. STORAGE AREA WITH TOOLS MUST BE ORGANIZED,MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE RESTAURANT

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Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

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Outdoor seating:

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Wi-Fi:

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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