De Arcos Pizza & Restaurant

Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2573698 4/4/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT- ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PREP TABLE, BRICK ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE,ON WOOD LEDGES UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND ON FLOOR BEHIND,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF PAINTED WHITE LINES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ON TOP OF PASTA FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND STRAW BOX,ON WOOD LEDGES OF ALL HOT WATER TANKS AND FURNANCE,INSIDE AND ON LADDERS LAYING ON FLOOR,ON FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON DOLLIE AND SAW MACHINE THAT IS SITTING ON TOP OF SAME,UNDER STAIR CASE.INSIDE OF 1ST. FL. PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET. MIXED IN WITH GREASE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/23. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3 compartment in rear prep.

Inspector notes: 4-501.11 Must repair and replace lids and gaskets on chest freezers in rear prep area and basement.

Inspector notes: 4-102.11 Must eliminate plastic grocery bags being used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris and grease on all storage containers, shelving units, prep and steam tables, grill tables, fryer cabinets, coolers throughout prep area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

Inspector notes: 6-201.13 Must repair rusted walls inside walk in cooler in basement.

Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS foods at improper cold holding temperatures..5lbs of sliced Italian beef (47.7F), 2.5 lbs sliced gyro (56.1F), $140 value. Instructed to hold said cold held items at or below 41F at all times and maintain. Priority Violation. 7-38-005. Citation Issued.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE ,BRICK AT PIZZA OVEN,INSIDE LEDGE OF FRYER CABINET 1ST FL.,IN BASEMENT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON AND INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,INSIDE OF UNUSED FRYER ,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,SCATTERED ON ALL SHELVING UNIT,1st fl. furnance room along wall bases. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Inspector notes: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash during time, encrusted grease on lid of outside receptacles and lid not tight fitting .Must provide tight fitted lids to prevent pest harborage. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation.#7-38-020(b).Citation Issued.

Inspector notes: Observed no signed employee health policies on site for all employees. Instructed to provide and maintain . Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signage in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Inspector notes: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3 compartment in rear prep.

Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Inspector notes: Must repair and replace lids and gaskets on chest freezers in rear prep area and basement.

Inspector notes: Must eliminate plastic grocery bags being used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

Inspector notes: Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris and grease on all storage containers, shelving units, prep and steam tables,grill tables, fryer cabinets,coolers throughout prep area.defrost chest freezers. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

Inspector notes: Must provide garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room and maintain.

Inspector notes: Observed missing and loose wall base in first floor front and rear prep/dish washing areas , must replace and maintain. Must repair broken/rusted ceiling inside walk in cooler in basement.

Inspector notes: Must provide food handler completion certificates for all food handlers and maintain on site.

Inspector notes: Must provide allergen training for all City of Chicago Certified Food Managers. Must maintain on site.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING AND MIXING EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE SCREEN OF THE REAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SCREEN OF THE REAR BACK DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS AND PEST FROM ENTRY.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE SLIDING 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, SLICED VEGETABLES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND RECOMMENDED HAVING SMITHEREEN SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL IN PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE UTILITY SINK; SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL). OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PIZZA PREP AREA; REATTACH COVING ALONG WALL BASE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD UP,AND MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PRE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

Inspector notes: NOTED THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AND PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1387625 DATE 08-25-2014 (32)MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINL,IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA ALSO REPAIR THE GASKETS AT THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA,GASKESTS ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE,INSTRCTED TO COORECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINL,IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA ALSO REPAIR THE GASKETS AT THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA,GASKESTS ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA AND PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF TABLE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COOLERS IN PREP AREA

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR BREAD STORAGE CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.

Inspector notes: NO THERMEMETER FOR REFGERATOR/AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT .MUST INSTALL.

Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.40 DROPPINGS AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK,11 AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT,3 DROPPINGS IN MOTOR HOUSE OF DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR BREAD STORAGE CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.

Inspector notes: NO THERMEMETER FOR REFGERATOR/AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FREEZER LID IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASH GUARD NEEDED FOR HANDSINK BY CLEAN UTENSILS

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOX FREEZERS 1ST. AND BASEMENT, CLEAN STOVE TOP,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR 1ST FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, OVEN AND BY PIZZA STAND

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL ABOVE AND UNDER OVEN

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PIZZA OVEN/COOKING EQUIPMENTS.