Congress Pizza & Pasta

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BAR,KITCHEN,CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM,2ND FLOOR,3RD FLOOR, 1 DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN 3RD FLOOR BY DIRTY DEEP FRYER,1 LIVE ROACH NOTED ON WALL BY THE 2COMP SINK DISHMACHINE,ALSO 4-5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.FRONT,REAR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS 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 REQUIRED,REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A DLOOR DRAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, PREP TABLES,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FOOD PREP/PIZZA PREP STATIONS,ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS WERE NOTED AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK,AT PIPE BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE,SLOW DRAINAGE AT CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS ALSO VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED 3 DRUM BARRELS OF PIZZA SAUCE AT 44.4-46.1F . MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 45 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $200 . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS CLEANING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,PREPARING FOODS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MUST FREQUENTLY WASH HANDS AFTER EACH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.WE OBSERVED SOUTH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE,UNACCESSIBLE,LACKING HAND PAPERTOWELS AT THIS TIME.ALSO FOUND NO SOAP/HAND PAPER TOWELS AT BAR AREA AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.WE OBSERVED OVER 300 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TOO MANY TO COUNT(TMTC) ON 1ST FLOOR BAR,KITCHEN,2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT IN THE DISH WASHING,PREP AREA ,OVER 30 LIVE MAGGOTS ON LOWER CLUTTERED DAMAGED WALL BY PIZZA PREP STATION,1 LIVE ROACH NOTED ON CLUTTERED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.ALSO SOUTH MAIN DOORS,EAST DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/2" 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. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEFS,PIZZAS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A DLOOR DRAIN,REPLACE/REMOVE RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, PREP TABLES,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND 4" COVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FOOD PREP/PIZZA PREP STATIONS,REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM ALSO HANDSINK CABINET SAME AREA IS LOOSE IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS WERE NOTED AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK,AT PIPE BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE,SLOW DRAINAGE AT CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS ALSO VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE THE PREMISES WE OBSERVED ASH TRAY WITH ASHES/CIGARETTE BUTTS BENEATH SHELVING AT REAR SIDE CARRY OUT SERVICE STATION,CIGARRETE ASHES ON FLOOR AREAS LEADING UP TO 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS.NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020(C).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER BY PIZZA PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PIZZA PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION.FOUND 10pds OF SAUSAGE AT 56.4F,15pds GRATED CHEESE=58.9F,2pds COOKED VEGGIES AT 58.0F,10pds PEPPERONI 56.3F,AND 5pds.PIZZA SAUCE AT 60.2F RESPECTIVELY ON PIZZA PREP AREA,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ABOVE SAID FOODS,AT THE TOTAL COST OF $150.00. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO MAINTAIN ABOVE SAID FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED 8 HOUSEFLIES AT REAR OF PIZZA PREP AREA.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO GET RID OF SAID HOUSE FLIES BY RE INSPECTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER BY PIZZA PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. VIOLATION OF 05-25-10 REMAIN TILL NEXT ROUTINE:OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ACTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS ON 2NDFL.,ANDON 1STFL. NOT INVERTED,ALSO PIZZA CARD BOARDS STORED ON BARE FLOOR PRODUCT BOXES IN WALK-IN COOLERON 2NDFL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVER AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. VIOLATION FROM 05-25-10 INSPECTION:WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS ON 2NDFL.WITH WATER AND DBRIS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING DRY AT ALL TIMES. COVER OPENINGS ON FLOOR DRAINS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION,ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY OPENING UNDER ABOUT 1 1/2-2". ABOUT 15-50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA,ON FLOOR IN SW PIZZA OVEN UNDER SHELF,ON 2NDFL IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER SHELF USED FOR DRY STORAGE,AND ON FLOORS BEHIND ABOVE SAID WALK IN COOLER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MICE DROPPING AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-01-10.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ACTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS ON 2NDFL ,AND ON 1STFL NOT INVERT,ALSO PIZZA CARD BOARDS STORED ON BARE FLOOR PRODUCT BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER ON 2NDFL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER INVERT AND ELEVAT 6"FL,AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS ON 2NDFL. WITH WATER AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANIND AND MAINTAINING DRY AT ALL TIMES. COVER OPENINGS ON FLOOR DRAINS.