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PIZZA CAPRI

1501 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PIZZA CAPRI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641778

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS AT FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO 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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567872

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGN FOR THE MENS WASHROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LIDS FOUND ON WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME RUSTY CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE PASTA COOKING AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528612

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT (COS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE, DUST AND MOLD; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST. SOME VENTS OBSERVED WITH RUST; CLEAN OR PAINT. SOME CEILING TILE NEED REPLACING. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 8, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES WERE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497961

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. (COS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE, DUST AND MOLD; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST. SOME VENTS OBSERVED WITH RUST; CLEAN OR PAINT. SOME CEILING TILE NEED REPLACING. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES WERE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497634

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES; MUST CORRECT. FOUND 80 TO 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN A SMALL ROOM ACROSS FROM THE AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. (COS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE, DUST AND MOLD; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST. SOME VENTS OBSERVED WITH RUST; CLEAN OR PAINT. SOME CEILING TILE NEED REPLACING. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES WERE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320668

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320465

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED WATER TURNED OFF AT PREP AREA OF BASEMENT HAND SINK DUE TO POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT OF WATER HEATER ROOM AND AT CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND BOXES OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243804

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Must provide employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Must provide printed vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods in walk in coolers without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Must provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder for burgers cooked to order. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 Observed broken/damaged coving in dish area. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 Observed damaged/porous walls in dish room. Must detail repair and detail clean all walls. Must maintain same.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 Observed excessive debris accumulation on fan vents in walk in cooler in basement. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229472

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Must provide employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Must provide printed vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found the following TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods at improper temperatures in the front prep cooler and the basement walk in cooler: chicken @ 46.2F - 47.5F; salmon @ 57.7F; shrimp @ 47.7F; calamari @ 46.8F; talapia @ 45F; mozzarella cheese @ 47.5F; mixed greens (bagged) 52.5F; cooked spinach @ 52.1F; heavy cream @ 50.7F; tuna @ 48.1F; an shredded cheddar cheese @ 47.9F; marscapone cheese @ 48.9F; and sliced sausage @ 48.8F. Found cooked salmon @ 116F and parmesean cheese @ 65.1F on the front counter. Instructed must keep TCS foods at 41F or less or 135F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 80lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates total value to be $ 400. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods in walk in coolers without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Must provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder for burgers cooked to order. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Observed front prep cooler and basement walk in cooler unable to maintain proper temperature. Ambient air temperature found at 47.4F in prep cooler, and 45.5 in basement walk in cooler. Instructed all refrigeration must have ambient air temperature of 41F or less at all times. Refrigeration repair service on site during inspection to repair both units. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 Observed heavily stained/soiled cutting board in front prep. Must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 Observed broken/damaged coving in dish area. Must repair and maintain same.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 Observed damaged/porous walls in dish room. Must detail repair and detail clean all walls. Must maintain same.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 Observed excessive debris accumulation on fan vents in walk in cooler in basement. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150867

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the coolers drawers in the front prep area. Found shrimp @ 52.5F; salmon @ 49.8F; and chicken @ 55.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be at 40F or less or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discard denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cutting board in front prep area heavily soiled with deep groves. Instructed must resurface to replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing/damaged ceiling tile in rear of basement prep area (near walk in coolers). Must repair/replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed sewage waste pipe directly over dry storage items in basement prep area. Must completely encase sewage waste pipe or relocate items stored beneath. Must maintain same.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136160

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following raw potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the cooler drawer in front prep area: chicken @ 48.2F; shrimp @ 46.8F; Salmon @ 46.6F, and calamari @ 47.3F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed raw potentially hazardous foods (such as chicken, fish, meat, etc.) stored directly above ready to eat foods (such as tomatoes, sauces, condiments, fresh produce, etc.) in front prep cooler drawers, in walk in on main floor, and in walk-in in basement prep. Instructed raw potentially hazardous foods may not be stored above ready to eat foods, fresh produce, or sauces or condiments, etc. Operator had all coolers reorganized during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cutting board in front prep area heavily soiled with deep groves. Instructed must resurface to replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing/damaged ceiling tile in rear of basement prep area (near walk in coolers). Must repair/replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed sewage waste pipe directly over dry storage items in basement prep area. Must completely encase sewage waste pipe or relocate items stored beneath. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation covers in walk in on main floor. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102939

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP, MIDDLE PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND HANGING SURFACES INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER NEAR WASHROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102470

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS FINAL RINSE 150F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT PREP, MIDDLE PREP, BASEMENT PREP DISH WASHING, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP, MIDDLE PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND HANGING SURFACES INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER NEAR WASHROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

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  • CAPITAL ONE CAFE1465 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • STARBUCKS COFFEE #2261500 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SWEETGREEN1500 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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