5 BOROUGHS PIZZA & SUBS.

Chicago Health Dept

1543 N SEDGWICK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

10 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Sep 2016.

Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 28

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THAT A MAJORITY (APPROX. 70%, R APPROX. 65 SQ. FT) OF THE DROP CEILING COVERING IN THE FRONT DINING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED TO EXPOSE DUCTWORK AND ELECTRICAL LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

SEP 6

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

AUG 26

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,TOP/BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND AT KITCHEN HOODS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.ALSO,THE REAR OUTSIDE BACKYARD MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

APR 7

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 24

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1445253 DATED 10/6/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#30) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#33)DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND TOP OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, DRY STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE OVEN AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#34) DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.#41)REMOVE OR STORE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING STOVE EMBEDDED WITH GREASE AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 6

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND TOP OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, DRY STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE OVEN AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE OR STORE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

NOV 15

2013

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 8

2013

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE SLICED DELI MEAT IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD IN PROPER PRDER.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, MISSING HANDLE FOR THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET HOT WATER SIDE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES STORED WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER ON A SOILED SURFACE, SOILED UTENSILS, GRILL, FOOD CONTAINER THROUGH OUT KITCHEN LEFT UNCLENED FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN KITCHEN AND FOOD EQUIPMENT BEFORE CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ENCRUSTED CONTAINER FOR FLOUR COATING LEFT OVER NIGHT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD RAW MEAT COATING FLOUR AT THE END OF DAY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DIRT AND CLOGGED HAND SINK WITH SLOW DRAINAGE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN.

SEP 4

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZAS, GYROS AND ITALIAN BEEF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS AND HAVE PROOF ON PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED MISSING FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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