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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642546
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 WINDOW AT KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF SCREEN OR WINDOW MUST BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.14 SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAK AT BASEMENT P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 HOOD VENT FILTERS AND AREA AROUND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642557
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642144
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS FOUND IN RIC AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER REPAIRED AND NOT USE UNTIL CORRECTED. UNIT TAGGED HAELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WINDOW AT KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF SCREEN OR WINDOW MUST BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT BASEMENT P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS AND AREA AROUND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631830
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 BOXES OF OPEN MENUS IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BOXES WITH CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER TO REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631307
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RAT AND MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BOXES OF OPEN MENUS IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BOXES WITH CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER TO REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616846
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE CORNERS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS, MAKING THE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM OF SANITIZER BEING USED) AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE MOPSINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFMs WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605278
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THAWING FROZEN CHICHEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED AT LEAT 3 LARGE CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604816
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:59 PM, ~70 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THAWING FROZEN CHICHEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 5-8 BLACK FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DOUGH PREPARATION TABLE, NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE LEFT WALL AFTER ENTERING THE KITCHEN FROM THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AT LEAT 3 LARGE CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580689
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FOUND FLOOR AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580226
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
24
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: OBSERVED OPERATOR USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD GROUND PORK SAUSAGE PIZZA SITTING IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 75F. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41ºF OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135ºF OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 5 LBS AT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 2 ROACHES LOCATED ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED 3 RATS DROPPING ON LOWER LEVEL STORAGE UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. NOTED 2 RAT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEVEL STORAGE NEXT TO FRYER WHERE CARDBOARD PIZZA PLATTER IS STORED. FOUND 20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR STORAGE AREA AGAINST WALL AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2557204 CONDUCTED ON 06/13/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE, AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559778
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557204
Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE, PORK ETC) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; ABOUT 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 51F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF MARINARA SAUCE AT 51.3F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 70 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AND FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND NOT TIGHT FITTING/RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING FOR THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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