Pizza by Alex, 5044 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Pizza by Alex
Address: 5044 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: May 11, 2010
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  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 7, 2010 50
No violation noted during this evaluation. May 11, 2010 0

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 7, 2010

Gaskets on cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace gaskets to have tight fitting around cooler door frame. Storage shelves in inside walk in cooler rusted. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Facility not maintaining proper temperature while storing potentially hazardous foods. Prep cooler internal temperature at 44.6F. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40F or below at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Foods in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found potentially hazardous in cooler stated above at improper temperature. Italian beef 5lbs at 45.4F, Ham 1lb at 47.3F, Chicken 3lbs at 44.9F, sliced tomatoes 3lbs at 48.5F, Onion 2lbs at 47.4F and various sliced and various condiments. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods cold must be held at 40F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. Approximately 14lbs and value $50.00. Critical citation issued 7-38-000(A).
Can opener, storage shelves inside coolers and prep table/counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in corners, behind equipement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to remove rust from floor and apply non-toxic sealant.
Ventilation, light and fan covers thru-out and inside walk in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Toilet room door near prep not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
Unneccssary articles stored on premises in rear stroage area and usused equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Intructed to stored in a sanitize holder or container.
Food handlers and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all employees in prep area.

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