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Congress Pizza & Pasta

2033 N Milwaukee AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

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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.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490456

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 20 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE, MARINARA), VALUED AT $35, AT A TEMPERATURE OF 50.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. 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 20 FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA AND 4 ROACHES IN FACILITY (STAIRWAY AND MOP CLOSET). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401516

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.---MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS (FROM DINING LEADING TO PREP AREA).-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/COOLER AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (NEXT TO PREP SINK) AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK/PREP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT PREP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR.-------MUST FIX DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (REAR PREP AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369633

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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS CLEANING,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343467

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: THE REAR KITCHEN AND DISHROOM HAVE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR; DUE TO RECENT PEST TREATMENT. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME COMPLIANCE FOUND, CONTINUE TO REPAIR AND SEAL UP AREAS OF POSSIBLE HARBORAGE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE AND ARE BROWN, CLEAN THE SHIELDS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343456

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: OVER 20 LIVE AND DYING COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN CRACKS AND CREVICES BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE REAR WORK TABLES. OVER 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE SODA GUN HOLDER AND SINK IN THE BAR. CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP THE GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE THE ROACHES ARE LIVING AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. THE PREMISES WAS TREATED BY GREEN TARGET PEST CONTROL ON 9/14/2013.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KNIVES AND KNIFE HOLDERS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDERS. THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS AND SINKS ARE WET AND DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DIRTY DISH TABLE HAS DIRTY SUPPORTS AND A ROTTEN WOOD BASE WERE ROACHES ARE HARBORING, REMOVE THE ROTTED WOOD AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. THE WALL ABOVE THE PIZZA CUTTING AREA HAS PEELING TAPE WHERE THE WALL PANELING MEETS, REMOVE THE TAPE AND RESEAL THE AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER HAS DIRTY RACKS INSIDE AND THE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IS FILTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER DOORS AND INTERIORS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE REAR KITCHEN AND DISHROOM HAVE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ARE ROUGH, DAMAGED AND POORLY REPAIRED (BEHIND THE MIXERS, ALONG THE SOUTHEAST KITCHEN HALLWAY), SEAL THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE AND ARE BROWN, CLEAN THE SHIELDS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO WIPE THE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT REGULARLY.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326302

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322201

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

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN(INSIDE THE HOT COOKING GRILL),BAR,CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM,DISHMACHINE AREA,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM,2ND FLOOR,3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.FOUND 1 DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN 3RD FLOOR BY JUNKED CAR TIRES/RIMS,2 LIVE ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR BY THE PIZZA PREP STATION.THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS(DOORS).MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED,REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,LARGE WHITE MIXERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE UNIT,CABINETS AND ATTACHED TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON COVING BENEATH COOKING OVEN WHERE NOTED AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES AND SEAL OPENINGS ON THE WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES ALSO VOID SPACES BETWEEN WALL AND WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR.SEAL OPENINGS ON THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WHERE NOTED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK COMING FROM BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE ALSO LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS,LAUNDRY ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE NEAT,SANITARY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AND FROM INSIDE THE TOOL ROOM SAME AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321942

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

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 400 PLUS RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (TMTC)TOO MANY TO COUNT.FOUND IN THE KITCHEN-FOOD PREP AREAS ON BOTTOM SHELVINGS OF FOOD PREP TABLES NEAR THE CARDBOARD PIZZA BOARDS,ON THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE 2 LITER SODAS ARE KEPT NEAR THE KITCHEN,ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR,BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE UNIT ON PIPES,ON THE INTERIOR MOTOR COMPONENTS ON THE SIDE PANELS OF THE LARGE PIZZA OVENS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS(BENEATH SEATING BOOTHS),BAR,2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,LAUNDRY ROOM.FOUND ONE (1) DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM.ALSO THE NORTH EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY,THE EAST DELIVERY/PICK-UP DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ALSO A SCREEN IS NEEDED AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREA,RODENT PROOF WALK-IN-COOLER DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY-MUST BE RODENT PROOF ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOODS ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A HALF BUS PAN OF WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT THAT IS DRIPPING ON SHELVINGS WHERE FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER#1 IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED 1ST FLOOR.ALSO,OBSERVED (3) OPEN BUS PANS OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER#2 IN THE 2ND FLOOR,CHEESE PRODUCT NOW DISCARDED TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$300 . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED BENEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE FOODS STORED. ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,LARGE WHITE MIXERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE UNIT,CABINETS AND ATTACHED TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON COVING BENEATH COOKING OVEN WHERE NOTED AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES AND SEAL OPENINGS ON THE WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES ALSO VOID SPACES BETWEEN WALL AND WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK COMING FROM BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE ALSO LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS,LAUNDRY ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE NEAT,SANITARY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.ALSO REMOVE CLUTTERED ARTICLES FROM TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,FROM BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES ETC.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235060

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234556

Location recorded for this inspection · Congress Pizza & Pasta · 2033 N Milwaukee AVE

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 8/1/2012 FOR VIOLATION #18, OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, IN OFFICE ARE, KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPING IN DINING AREA, AND 1 ROACH IN KITCHEN, ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, REPORT #1234409, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION NUMBER 14, SEE ABOVE VIOLATION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234409

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: OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, IN OFFICE ARE, KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPING IN DINING AREA, AND 1 ROACH IN KITCHEN, ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTED WIRE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACE, PIZZA OVEN AND FRYERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THATS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, TO CLEAN UNDER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLERS

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, AND PROVIDE MISSING SEAT TO TOILET COMMODE IN SAME BATHROOM

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HANDLE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, AN ADDITION SINK NEAR BY

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659317

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.

Local context · Chicago

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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  • CLUB 20472047 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1980017.

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