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2307 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ITALIAN EXPRESS RESTAURANT on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN EXPRESS RESTAURANT · 2307 W DEVON 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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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN EXPRESS RESTAURANT · 2307 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust fans in first floor bathrooms in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN EXPRESS RESTAURANT · 2307 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage areas shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, storage areas, and bathrooms(1st floor, bsmt)not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust fans in 1st floor bathrooms in state of disrepair(broken, not working)shall be repaired/replaced.
Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN EXPRESS RESTAURANT · 2307 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNEVEN AND BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND GREASE TRAP AREA,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE.
Location recorded for this inspection · ITALIAN EXPRESS RESTAURANT · 2307 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM / PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA.FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNEVEN AND BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND GREASE TRAP AREA,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA,ALSO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT SAID AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE.
Local context · Chicago
206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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