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BENNY'S PIZZA

1244 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

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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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2486218

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION WASTE LINE FROM THE ABOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAINING INTO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM HAND SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370091

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN THAT EXPOSES THE OUTSIDE LOCATED IN THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE MISSING TILES AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369941

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN THAT EXPOSES THE OUTSIDE LOCATED IN THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED, AND NOT TURNING ON TO CREATE A FLOW OF ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE MISSING TILES AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291141

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED POLICY ON PREMISES BUT HAS AN INCOMPLETE KIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EYE PROTECTION, MASK, AND PROPER DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144268

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE MULTI-USE ARTICLES(KNIVES)AFTER USE AND PROPERLY STORE. CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE-SEAL/REPLACE LOOSE GASKEKTS OF INTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NECESSARY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR 2-DR REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079064

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NEXT TO THAT FREEZER WAS A REACH IN (SODA) COOLER WITH RUSTY RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS. -THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP) NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE HAS WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE. -THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMIS COMING UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND NEEDS RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND GRAFFITI. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE AND SATISFIED THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078393

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

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 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, DOOR/DOOR FRAMES AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SAUSAGE, DAIRY, HAM, SHRIMP, PIZZAS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NEXT TO THAT FREEZER WAS A REACH IN (SODA) COOLER WITH RUSTY RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS. -THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP) NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE HAS WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE. -THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMIS COMING UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND NEEDS RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND GRAFFITI. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE AND SATISFIED THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S REQUIREMENTS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978811

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978595

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S PIZZA · 1244 W 18TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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