NUEVA ITALY PIZZERIA

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. I/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE REACH ON COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN IN THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST BUILD ON VENT COVER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,DOUGH, ETC.)

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.(HOSE BIBB)

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND LARGE PIZZA OVEN/NOT CONNECTED AT DINING AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER/GREASE BACKING UP INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON THEN DRAINING WHEN SINK IS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/08/13).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN FILTERS/VENTILATION HOOD.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS AT FRONT COUNTER UNDER PIZZA WARMER AND ON WALL AT PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, BY HOT LINE. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.

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. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP.

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 REPAIR OPENING AND WATER STAINS ON CIELING TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS.

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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT UNDER STAIR WELLS STORAGE.

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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON THE MIDDLE SINK OF 3 COMP.SINK,AND ON MOP SINK. MUST POSITION DEEP FRYER PROPERLY UNDER THE HOOD.