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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

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ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978906

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 APPROX 40-LBS OF COOKED PASTA(packages) INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,44.5F,45.7F.46.7F,48.0F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX COST $40.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND ON FLOOR AND SHELVES WITHIN SAME FREEZER

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT HOT LINE, PIZZA STATION AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DERIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL AT CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOLIED YELLOW,CEILING TILES AND UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE OVENS ARE.MUST CLEAN WALLS REPLACE CEILING TILES.ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OVENS UPPER WALL.MUST INSTALL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978718

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: PROPERLY STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND ON FLOOR AND SHELVES WITHIN SAME FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT HOT LINE, PIZZA STATION AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DERIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL AT CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976487

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: PROPERLY STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND ON FLOOR AND SHELVES WITHIN SAME FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT HOT LINE, PIZZA STATION AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DERIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL AT CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953356

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947132

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946710

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AREA, PREP AREAS, ON WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592134

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

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1386612 12/16/15 NOT CORRECTED #18-ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED.#29-#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLES.#34- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER HAS EMPLOYEES CLEANING SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT,PAINTING PREP TABLES,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,A DOOR SWEEP HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED FOR NEW SHELVING UNITS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS WINDOW ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,UNUSED PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT,DOUGH BINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT WINDOW IN BETWEEN BOTH PREP AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA & MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR OVEN,HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386612

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA CAPRI · 1501 E 53RD 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREAS,CASHIER AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR SODA STORAGE AREA,1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA.ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/16/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386204 6/15/15 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.#31-MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLES.#34- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.#35- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS WINDOW ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,UNUSED PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT,DOUGH BINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT WINDOW IN BETWEEN BOTH PREP AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA & MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR OVEN,HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386204

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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES.MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS AND DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND LIGHT FIXTURES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR AREA ,REPAIR AND FINISH BRICK WALLS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386188

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF UNITS SUCH AS PIZZA COOLER 49.5F,2- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 64.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE IN ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS SUCH AS PIZZA SAUCE 10LBS .50.0F-55.2F,20LBS.LASAGNA 63.4F,8LBS.EGG ROLLS 62.1F,2LB.GROUND BEEF 56.8F,4LBS. BREADED CHICKEN 48.6F,2LBS. MEAT SAUCE 91.2F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOE 54.6F.3LBS.THAI CHICKEN 45.0F,3LBS. B.B.Q. CHICKEN 45.6F,1LB. GRILLED CHICKEN 44.2F,1/2 LB. BUFFALO CHICKEN 45.7F,15 LBS ASSORTED COOKED PASTA 45.2F-46.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.OF OR BELOW.APPX.70.5LBS.$132. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ON1ST & 2ND FL. PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR & COFFEE AREA.ALSO FLOOR DRAINS HAS FOOD DEBRI IN THEM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/8/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES.MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS AND DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND LIGHT FIXTURES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR AREA ,REPAIR AND FINISH BRICK WALLS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETRS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501740

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501250

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 21, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #33 MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS DETAILING THE FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST AND THE DOOR GASKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND PARTICLES. CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE SOOT AND DEBRIS. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. #35 CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. TWO WALL TILES MISSING AT LOWER AREA OF MOP SINK; REPLACE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST AND PAINT WHERE RUSTED. #38 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #40 PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE MISSING/NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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