Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for Congress Pizza & Pasta on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937255
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442195
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREAS WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442177
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN 67.6F. MANAGER TURN ON THE HOT WATER. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE TEMPERATURE 110F. INSTRCUTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT OR TEMPERED WATER UNDER CITY PRESSUREN AT ALL TIMES. CRITIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDRNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/23/15 REPORT# 1441739 (32)RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE. 33 DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. 34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP. 35 OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED UNDERNEATH DISH TABLE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIORS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREAS WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND BY UTILITY SINK ARE ROUGH, DAMAGED AND POORLY REPAIRED BEHIND THE MIXERS, ALONG THE SOUTHEAST KITCHEN HALLWAY, SEAL THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS AND MUST MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAKY AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK UNDERNETAH PIPE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ALSO OBESERVED A LEAKY UNDERNEATH PIPE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441739
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515510
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SECOND FLOOR NORTH ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512438
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SECOND FLOOR NORTH ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502176
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 1800 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, HAM, PEPPERONI, CUT VEGETABLES, COLESLAW, BEEF, SHRIMP, AND PORK) IN THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.3F-60.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 8 COCKROACHES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BOTH PIZZA OVENS AND THE 2 LARGE STAND MIXERS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501722
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501463
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 10 COCKROACHES ON PREMISES (BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE DINING ROOM DOORS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493372
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1491167
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 15 COCKROACHES LOCATED BEHIND THE MORTORIZED WHEELCHAIR NEXT TO PEPSI COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING A LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490770
Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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