Caponies Cafe & Pizza

3350 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 10, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Caponies Cafe & Pizza three times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 10, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 10, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Caponies Cafe & Pizza's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 10, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL CLEAN KITCHEN UTENSILS,CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED OR PROPERLY COVERED

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF 2 DOORS -FRONT AND SIDE

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING CEILING TILES AND WITH HOLES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED OR PROPERLY SEALED; ALL CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Jul 23, 2010

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: for next regular inspection

Jul 21, 2010

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 50F NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,TAGGED COOLER,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER ,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED, 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN 49.2F, 10 LBS BATTERED CHICKEN 46.5F,3 GAL WHIPPED CREAM 48.7F TOTAL $100;INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY ,BLACK MOLD ON PIPES AND WALLS TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,CITATION ISSUED,TAGGED MACHINE,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE /OR CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED, FOUND WATER WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED, AT THIS TIME FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DIRTY POTS AND PANS ,HOT WATER MUST BE 110F -120F FOR WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING,GIVEN 5 Days TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION,INSTRUCTED TO CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX WATER TANK, MUST USE DISHMACHINE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ATTACHED TANK ON THE SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,FULL OF DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER IN THE BAR AREA;INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE PLASTIC TUBES IN THE ICE BIN ,MUST NOT TOUCH ICE

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER MUST BE CALIBRATED

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caponies Cafe & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caponies Cafe & Pizza on file is from Aug 10, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caponies Cafe & Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caponies Cafe & Pizza.

Has Caponies Cafe & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caponies Cafe & Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caponies Cafe & Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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