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Alberto'S Pizza

1326 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
28
20 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-03
Pass Rate
71%
3 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-03
Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2021, 2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 57×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-06-03 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2025-01-23 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BASE OF RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA .SURFACE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE . MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER AND BY THE GREASE TRAP AT DISHROOM. ACCUMULATION DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-05-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINATIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

WE OBSERVED FEW OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO RE-NEW.

2023-09-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR DOOR PROPPED OPEN AND MAY ALLOW RODENT INSECT ENTRY. KEEP REAR DOOR OF KITCHEN CLOSED OR INSTALL SCREEN DOOR TO PROTECT AGAINST INSECTS AND RODENTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON OVEN DOOR. OVEN IS LOCATED NEAR PIZZA COUNTER. REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AND MAINTAIN DOOR.

2023-06-26 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON OVEN DOOR. OVEN IS LOCATED NEAR PIZZA COUNTER. REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AND MAINTAIN DOOR.

2023-01-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN PREP COOLER. INSTALLED DURING INSPECTION.

2022-02-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-02-03 Fail Complaint
17
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN SEVERAL AREAS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SALAD DRESSINGS. RAW EGGS ARE STORED INSIDE A PAN OF READY-TO-EAT PREPARED LASAGNA. FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PR...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS BAKED POTATOES WRAPPED IN TINFOIL BEING REHEATED IN A METAL PAN INSIDE THE STEAM TABLE. POTATOES WERE NOTED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 69.2F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER REHEATING METHODS OF PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS FOODS. PRI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED BAKED POTATOES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.9F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS COOKED HAM IN A LARGE, COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.6F AND 46.2F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #19 FOR CITATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH LARGE OPEN BREAKS AND CRACKS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR CHLORINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER/BACK SPLASH FOR EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE STEAM TABLE DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRTY STEAM WATER FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS WITH OVERFLOWING BAGS OF FOOD WASTE GARBAGE. ALSO NOTED ARE PILED BAGS OF DIRTY, USED EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES AT THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR. OPEN GARBAGE CONTAINERS, PLASTIC BUCKETS, AND A SHOPPING CART FILLED WITH FOOD WA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED POOLING WATER FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE GAS STOVE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO POSTING OF MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESS ENTRANCE AND INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-08-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-07-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

2020-07-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. BY END OF INSPECTION, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES CONTAIN, CLOSED AND MAINTAIN THE GARB...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2019-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT SET-UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH ROOM/STAFF WASHROOM.UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE.PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE WERE HANDLING FOODS AND USING THREE COMPARTMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 10 POUNDS OF RAW SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE THE COLD UNIT OF TRAY LINE READY TO BE USED AT TEMP OF 45.2F TO 46F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.OWNER DISCARDED FOOD. POUNDS 10,VALUE 25 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS WITH SOAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT),ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING SAME SINK AT SAME TIME TO WASH ROMAINE LETTUCES A READY TO EAT PRODUCT.A POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INFORMATION GIVEN WHEN TO USE THREE COM...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAIN PIPE UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE SHELF IS LEAKING, IS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE.MUST REPAIR CAUSE AND NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF(6" OFF THE FLOOR) TO STORE/PREP FOOD (TOMATOES SAUCE).

2019-04-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ALSO DRY INGREDIENT FOOD CONTAINERS, ONCE PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE THE OVENS, ALSO SEAL HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

2018-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO MAIN COOKING AREA AND SERVICE AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IS NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (c)

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKET ON REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR DOUGH TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKET.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-11-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED GASKET UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKET. NOTED BROKEN GLASS DOOR ON WARMING BOX AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GLASS AT DOOR OF WARMING BOX.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING PANEL AROUND DUCT OVER PIZZA OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CELING PANEL

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED VENT DUSTY/DIRTY AT CEILING ADJACENT TO THE CARRYOUT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

2017-03-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON TABLES AND SERVING CART IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS MANAGEMENT REMOVED LINERS. TOLD MANAGEMENT THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED FOR FOOD SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN AREA /STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED IN THE KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN,PAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD FILTERS. WASSHBASIN IN RESTROOM NEAR WALK IN COOLER SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2016-08-30 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SMALL CLOSET OFF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. RUST ON STORAGE RACK IN WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LARGER WARMER ON SOUTH WALL NOT CLEAN. ALSO, STACKABLE WARMER ON SAME WALL, HAS A CRACK ON THE UPPER GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK ON PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN AT 45 TO 48F, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO FOOD INSIDE COOLER. TAGGED THE UNIT," HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)- NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES;90 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.7F,VALUE AT $325, 10 POUNDS OF COOKED LASAGNA AT TEMP OF 46F,VALUE AT $25. 25 POUNDS OF COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 45.1F, $50,FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED ...

critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD ON FRONT AND REAR MAIN DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT ENTRY. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT SOUTH WALL,NEED TO REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLACK TALL CH...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE AND WATER ON INTERIOR BASE OF THE PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEMENT FLOOR BY THE PREP PIZZA(SOUTH AREA) NO CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND THE REAR DOOR, AND IN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP AREA ,EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL.

2014-06-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR BY THE PIZZA AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Facility Condition

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

END CAP IS MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD BY THE LARGE MIXER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

2013-06-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

RUST AND FOOD PARTICLES ON LID FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER IS LEAKING UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2013-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH A FACE MASK,(WHICH COVERED ONLY THE NOSE) WASHING SHELVES IN DISH ROOM,THEN WALKED BY THE LARGE DOUGH MIXER IN PREP AREA, AS HE WAS WAITING FOR THE DOUGH TO FINISH MIX,HE REMOVE HIS MASK AND WITH PALM ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED SINK IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER VALVE WAS SHUT-OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK, MANAGER TURNED ON THE VALVE UPON MY REQUEST. THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER DUE TO NO BATTERIES. MANAGER BROUGHT BATT...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BESIDE THE PIZZA OVEN SOUTH-EAST AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

ADDITIONAL LIGHT IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

2012-08-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR REFINISHED CHIPPED/ BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES

2012-08-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR REFINISH CHIPPED/BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES.

2012-08-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR SCREEN DOOR METAL SHEETS HAS SMALL HOLES ENOUGH FOR FLIES ENTRY. OBSERVED 20 OR MORE HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, UTENSILS AND CU...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:1-23-12, REPORT #519350 #33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #38-REPAIR BROKEN MECHANICAL STOPPERS FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPAR...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR REFINISHED CHIPPED/ BROKEN PIZZA PADDLES.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRATED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION# 29

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL HOLE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE HOT WATER TANK, NORTH-WEST CORNER, AT SAME AREA RESURFACE UNEVEN FLOOR, ALSO RESURFACE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE EXIT DOOR

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING WALL BY THE HOODS,DUE TO BE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO TOO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.

minor Pest Activity

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

CHANGE BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD(NORTH SIDE). PROVIDE END CAP FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD REAR AREA,ABOVE THE MIXERS.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,DUST BUILD-UP AND DEAD INSECTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION UPGRATED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

minor Sanitation

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

NO PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP,AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA.

2012-01-23 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RE FRAME /REPLACE BROKEN WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT WINDOW NEXT TO FRONT PREP TABLE.REPLACE UNEVEN FRONT LEG FROM THE 3 COMPA...

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PART OF THE PREP AREA(PIZZA AREA).ALSO REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.(STANDING WATER).

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA,WALLS ARE BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOD SMOKE.REPAIR WALL BEHIND THE DOUGH MACHINE,NEXT TO EXIT DOOR,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN AND RUSTY METAL BEHIND...

minor Sanitation

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

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...

2011-07-19 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

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. MUST INVERT (KEEP OR STORE UPSIDE DOWN) ALL CLEA...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR METALS,RUST ON METAL SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,AND ON ME...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN GIRLS TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND BOXES/CONTAINERS OF PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES,THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING TILES WITH OPENING AT REAR,AND OPENING ON WALLS BEHIND DOUGH MIXER BOWLS.ALSO CLEAN SMOOKE STAINED CEILING TILES AND VENT WITH DUST IN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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...

2010-07-19 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving n...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

100
Subway
100
Nueva Italy
50
Subway 3634
70
Giordano'S on Sheridan
29
Little Caesar Pizza #1715

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