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RASMOS PIZZA

4788 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for RASMOS PIZZA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639381

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACH CARCASSES.

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL ACTIVELY SMOKING IN FACILITY UPON ARRIVAL. OPERATOR QUICKLY REMOVED ASHTRAY TO SPACE UNDER COUNTER. WHEN ASHTRAY WAS PULLED OUT OF SPACE, THE OPERATOR QUICKLY GRABBED ASHTRAY AND REFUSED TO LET INSPECTOR EXAMINE FURTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. 7-32-015.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619575

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEED TO BE REPAIRED,TOO LOOSE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: DOOR AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.REPAIR ISSUE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENTI MATERIAL

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598885

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598221

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEREMOMETER ON SITE A TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL GAPS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACFT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES NEAR NON-FUNCTIONING COOLER AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597946

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584755

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584293

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562705

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492324

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR AND UNUSED STOVE IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485018

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE BUT NOT KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY CLEANABLE MATERIALS TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRIPPING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR AND UNUSED STOVE IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE STEP AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST ON VENITILATION HOOD SYSTEM DOES NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2300833 DATED 7/9/2019 NOT CORRECTED:"MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS" " NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER SITTING IN DINING ROOM WITH ASH TRAY ON TABLE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ASHTRAY AND PLACED IT BEHIND BAR. INSRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RESTAURANT FREE OF SMOKE AND ASHTRAYS. ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300833

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MAST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS ESPECIALLY BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/11/2018 REPORT #2243410 VIOLATION # 37 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS , GIARDINERA, PIZZA SAUCE, ETC., NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER FROM WHICH IT CAME IN. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #51 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT OR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243410

Location recorded for this inspection · RASMOS PIZZA · 4788 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE (52 DEGREES), PIZZA SAUCE (55 DEGREES), AND MUSHROOMS (51 DEGREES) IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OUT OF TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED OWNER ABOUT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, HOT AND COLD HOLDING, AND OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135 DEGREE AND HOTTER, AND COLD FOODS AT 41 DEGREES OR COLDER.APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH $20.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (LAMB, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS , GIARDINERA, PIZZA SAUCE, ETC., NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER FROM WHICH IT CAME IN. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT OR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PA 100-0367

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED CIGARETTE ASHTRAY WITH ASHES UNDER THE ESPRESSO MAKER ON THE FRONT BAR. DISCUSSED WITH OWNER ABOUT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE AND OWNER VOLUNTARILY REMOVE ASHTRAY FROM PREMISES, 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED, FIRST VIOLATION.

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