Italian Express, 2307 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Italian Express
Address: 2307 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jun 5, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 17, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
Jun 14, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 18, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 5, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 17, 2010

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//detail clean icemachine the cooler shelves, and detail clean lower prep table
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.///all floors in kitchen basement, detail cleaning in all corners
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.///Walls and celing kitchen prep area,and peeling paint in basement walls where food is keeped for storage.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.///lightshield in the kitchen and basement need detail clean
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.///exhasut vent in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area and the bathroom in basement area needs detail cleaning
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.remove all excess clutter off the floor 6inch up 6 inch away from wall.

Jun 14, 2011

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MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.(MISSING 2 DRAIN STOPPER).
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL OR REPLACE THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR.
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE CLOSET IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ,REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.

Aug 18, 2011

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/14/11.

Jun 5, 2012

CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD, THE DOUGH AND CHEESE MACHINE, THE TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, THE LID OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND MAINTAIN(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP).
MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
MUST PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVINGS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS,ARTICLES IN THE REAR SOUTH CORNER IN THE BASEMENT,TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

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