Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MAIN PIZZA CHALAVI 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
2454199
Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN PIZZA CHALAVI · 2931 W TOUHY AVE
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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188454
Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN PIZZA CHALAVI · 2931 W TOUHY 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITIES AT THE BACK OF THE FURNACE, MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-020.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS AND DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED .
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST ALL THE X3 CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST ACCUMULATED AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD AND FILTER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COUNTER FOR THE CUSTOMER HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER.WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75F. (EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED BY THE CUSTOMER FOR RELIGOUS PURPOSES TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE EATING THE BREAD). NOTIFIED FIELD SUPERVISOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING IN THE SALAD COUNTER AND HEAD COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR WHILE PREPARING, COOKING AND SERVING FOODS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
596230
Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN PIZZA CHALAVI · 2931 W TOUHY 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: #41 remains to be corrected by 8/17/11.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
596220
Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN PIZZA CHALAVI · 2931 W TOUHY 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: 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FRONT AREA,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, INSIDE THE CABINET WITH PLASTIC BAG AND APRON AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE FRONT AREA, OVER 45 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL IN ALL FOOD THAT IS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER, 6 DOOR COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE ICE MACHINE AND SANITIZE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PIZZA COOLER, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.
34
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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE SALAD BAR, UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(PIZZA OVEN, GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER),INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WIRE RACKS,AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL COVING 4" INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPT SINK 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE COOKING AREA, MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE PRIVATE WASHROOM. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN SOME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. OLD COOKING EQUIPMENTS, CHAIRS, HARDWARE, TOOLS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT / INSECTS HARBORAGE. PROVIDE PALLETS OR SHELVINGS TO STORED EVERYTHING FROM THE FLOOR.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
72281
Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN PIZZA CHALAVI · 2931 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
72270
Location recorded for this inspection · MAIN PIZZA CHALAVI · 2931 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
7
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. IIMPROPER WASH TEMPERATURE FOR DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 120. MUST ENSURE PROPER AMOUNTS OF HOT WATER FOR ENTIRE PREMISES.
18
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. GAPS UNDER FRONT AND 2 REAR DOORS. MUST SEAL.
21
* 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 ON SITE.
27
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. MISSING SOAP IN FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS, BROKEN HAND DRYER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP, DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND WASTE CONTAINERS FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
35
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. HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SUSHI AREA, REAR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
38
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. WATER ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND UNDER COMPRESSOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST DETERMINE SOURCE AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. CLEAN HOOD VENT IN REAR KITCHEN. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL OR REMOVE THREADS HERE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HAVE ALL UNITS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE TIRE AND GARBAGE BAGS FROM DUMPSTER AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60645
78 of 102 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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