Food Safety Report: Benny's Pizza, 1244 W 18th St , Chicago, Il, USA.

1244 West 18th Street, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 13, 2022
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.

Source: chicago.gov