Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2014
74
Score
Going back to 2010, Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2014. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza is from Mar 18, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Prep table lower shelving need cleaning, bsmt storage shelving not clean, need cleaning, rear storage shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Display cooler lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in rear storage area(1st floor) mot clean, need cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving, hot water heater areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in prep area, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jul 8, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REPLACE PITTED CUTTINGS, AND RESTRICT USING GARBAGE FOR FOOD STORAGE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BATHROOM BY KITCHEN AREA SMELLY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AT REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR DISH AREA,
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Jun 24, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER, MUST REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REPLACE PITTED CUTTINGS, AND RESTRICT USING GARBAGE FOR FOOD STORAGE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AND REMOVE OLD MOLDY LOOKING CHALKING IN SEAMS OF WALL BY MOP SINK,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE CRACKED SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BATHROOM BY KITCHEN AREA SMELLY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING, MUST REPAIR, MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AT REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR DISH AREA,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND REORGANIZE. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED BAR AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA,
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May 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 17, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Continued non-compliance,Low temperature dish machine not at proper concentration for utensils and equipment. Low temperature dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Instructed manager that dish machine must have 100 ppm of chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. Critical Violation 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: Continued non-compliace-Inadequate disposal of sewage and waste water at three compartment sink. While running at draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left side of sink. Instructed manager to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeqaute disposaal of waste water. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Continued non-compliance-Interior of ice machine not cleaned or maintained. Interior panel and all parts has yellow build-up and coming in contact with fresh and stored ice inside machine. Instructed to remove all ice, detail clean and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Continued non-compliance-Previous minor violation not corrected: 12-07-2010, report #471572: #33-Additional cleaning on exterior surface of fryers with grease build-up in the kitchen. #34-Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners through-out basement storage area. #35-Instructed to clean light shield above bar area by ice machine. #43-Instructed to store dirty washcloths in container with sanitizing sloution to prevent contamination. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Continued non-compliance-Can opener, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, dish machine racks, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Continued non-compliance-Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls and tiled coving along wallbase in areas not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal walls thats damaged and reseal missing tiled coving along wallbase.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Continued non-compliance-Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working light bulbs or install more light.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine not at proper concentration for utensils and equipment. Low temperature dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Instructed manager that dish machine must have 100 ppm of chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: Inadequate disposal of sewage and waste water at three compartment sink. While running at draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left side of sink. Instructed manager to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeqaute disposaal of waste water. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Evidence of insect infestation found through-out premises. Observed 200 plus gnats through-out establishmnet in prep area on cooking equipment, prep tables, along side of walk-in freezer, bar area, hallway and all walls. Also, observed live roaches between prep tables and along side of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove all pest activity, detail clean and sanitize areas. Critical citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Cutting board used for pizza dough not of food grade material. Cutting board is porous and not able to wash, rinse or sanitize wooden paneling. Instructed manager that all utensils and equipment must be of food grade material and able to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils. Interior of ice machine not cleaned or maintained. Interior panel and all parts has yellow build-up and coming in contact with fresh and stored ice inside machine. Instructed to remove all ice, detail clean and sanitize. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected: 12-07-2010, report #471572: #33-Additional cleaning on exterior surface of fryers with grease build-up in the kitchen. #34-Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners through-out basement storage area. #35-Instructed to clean light shield above bar area by ice machine. #43-Instructed to store dirty washcloths in container with sanitizing sloution to prevent contamination. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting baords in maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn and heavily pitted cutting boards or re-smooth surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, dish machine racks, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls and tiled coving along wallbase in areas not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal walls thats damaged and reseal missing tiled coving along wallbase.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working light bulbs or install more light.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Standing water noted in corner of electrical closet. Instructed to determine source of water and remove.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided for coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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Dec 7, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. ADDITIONAL CLEANING ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAR AREA (BY ICE MACHINE).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 1, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO (HAND DRYING DEVICE) PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD, WITH BLACK STAINED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND RE CAULK.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP SHELVES, STEAM TABLE SHELF, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL.------MUST CLEAN WALL VENT COVER AT DINING AREA (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND REORGANIZE. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED BAR AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 13, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD, WITH BLACK STAINED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND RE CAULK.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP SHELVES, STEAM TABLE SHELF, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL.------MUST CLEAN WALL VENT COVER AT DINING AREA (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND REORGANIZE. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED BAR AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD, WITH BLACK STAINED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND RE CAULK.------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP SHELVES, STEAM TABLE SHELF, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
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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. NOTED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL.------MUST CLEAN WALL VENT COVER AT DINING AREA (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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.LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE FROM CEILING AT BASEMENT AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NOTED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER, AND REORGANIZE. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED BAR AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza on file is from Mar 18, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza.
Has Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Z-A Pizza — Congress Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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