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Restaurant: Z-a Pizza
Address: 5925 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: May 21, 2012

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Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP SHELVES, STEAM TABLE SHELF, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL.------MUST CLEAN WALL VENT COVER AT DINING AREA (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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. NOTED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND REORGANIZE. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED BAR AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, REAR STORAGE 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD, WITH BLACK STAINED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND RE CAULK.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD, WITH BLACK STAINED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND RE CAULK.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP SHELVES, STEAM TABLE SHELF, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
NOTED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL.------MUST CLEAN WALL VENT COVER AT DINING AREA (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
NOTED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND REORGANIZE. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED BAR AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA.
NOTED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND REORGANIZE. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED BAR AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO (HAND DRYING DEVICE) PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD, WITH BLACK STAINED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND RE CAULK.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP SHELVES, STEAM TABLE SHELF, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
NOTED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL.------MUST CLEAN WALL VENT COVER AT DINING AREA (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAR AREA (BY ICE MACHINE).
INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ADDITIONAL CLEANING ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE KITCHEN.

Evidence of insect infestation found through-out premises. Observed 200 plus gnats through-out establishmnet in prep area on cooking equipment, prep tables, along side of walk-in freezer, bar area, hallway and all walls. Also, observed live roaches between prep tables and along side of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove all pest activity, detail clean and sanitize areas. Critical citation issued 7-38-020.
Low temperature dish machine not at proper concentration for utensils and equipment. Low temperature dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Instructed manager that dish machine must have 100 ppm of chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
Inadequate disposal of sewage and waste water at three compartment sink. While running at draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left side of sink. Instructed manager to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeqaute disposaal of waste water. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Cutting board used for pizza dough not of food grade material. Cutting board is porous and not able to wash, rinse or sanitize wooden paneling. Instructed manager that all utensils and equipment must be of food grade material and able to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils. Interior of ice machine not cleaned or maintained. Interior panel and all parts has yellow build-up and coming in contact with fresh and stored ice inside machine. Instructed to remove all ice, detail clean and sanitize. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Previous minor violation not corrected: 12-07-2010, report #471572: #33-Additional cleaning on exterior surface of fryers with grease build-up in the kitchen. #34-Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners through-out basement storage area. #35-Instructed to clean light shield above bar area by ice machine. #43-Instructed to store dirty washcloths in container with sanitizing sloution to prevent contamination. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Cutting baords in maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn and heavily pitted cutting boards or re-smooth surface.
Can opener, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, dish machine racks, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls and tiled coving along wallbase in areas not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal walls thats damaged and reseal missing tiled coving along wallbase.
Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working light bulbs or install more light.
Thermometer not provided for coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
Foods inside coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
Standing water noted in corner of electrical closet. Instructed to determine source of water and remove.

Continued non-compliance,Low temperature dish machine not at proper concentration for utensils and equipment. Low temperature dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Instructed manager that dish machine must have 100 ppm of chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. Critical Violation 7-38-030.
Continued non-compliace-Inadequate disposal of sewage and waste water at three compartment sink. While running at draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left side of sink. Instructed manager to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeqaute disposaal of waste water. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Violation now corrected,abated.
Continued non-compliance-Interior of ice machine not cleaned or maintained. Interior panel and all parts has yellow build-up and coming in contact with fresh and stored ice inside machine. Instructed to remove all ice, detail clean and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-005(A).
Continued non-compliance-Previous minor violation not corrected: 12-07-2010, report #471572: #33-Additional cleaning on exterior surface of fryers with grease build-up in the kitchen. #34-Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners through-out basement storage area. #35-Instructed to clean light shield above bar area by ice machine. #43-Instructed to store dirty washcloths in container with sanitizing sloution to prevent contamination. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Continued non-compliance-Can opener, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, dish machine racks, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Continued non-compliance-Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls and tiled coving along wallbase in areas not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal walls thats damaged and reseal missing tiled coving along wallbase.
Continued non-compliance-Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working light bulbs or install more light.

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