JUN 8
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AMATOS PIZZA.
BEAT. 43/100
953 W WILLOW ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 8, 2022 · passed
Failed 4 of 19 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: UNSEALED WHITE PANEL BETWEEN THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
MAY 132022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: UNSEALED WHITE PANEL BETWEEN THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
MAY 52022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2022
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME FOOD STORED IN COOLERS NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL PRODUCTS WITH A COMMON NAME
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO LOG BOOK NOR SERVICE INVOICES PROVIDED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C)CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER IS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHROOM/ REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. HOT WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNSEALED WHITE PANEL BETWEEN THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE/ESPRESS MACHINE.ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE PIZZA OVEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
MAY 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,AT REAR STORAGE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BLADE OF CAN OPENER WITH GRIME AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY RUSTY LID AND BASE HAS BUBBLED PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
A LOT OF DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE WASHROOM,REPLACE SAID BULBS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
SEP 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING AND WALLS VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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MAY 12018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROEPRLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANNELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE 3-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENYS ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLES AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE NEED CLEANING AT WALLBASE AT REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA NEAR REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOCLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALLS NEED TO BE FINISHED -PAINTED- AT THESE AREAS. WHERE WINDOW EXAUST FAN IS LOCATED AND AT REAR DRY STORAGE AT SOUTH WALL BEHIND DRY GOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH(PAINT WALLS SO AS TO BE SMMOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CONDENSER UNIT LEAKING INTO PAN INSIDE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT.
JAN 202017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE CABINET DOOR NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN FRONT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,OPENING AROUND WALL EXHAUST EXTENSION LINE NEAR SALAD COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN HAND SINK BASIN IN TOILETROOM
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1978584, DATED 12/22/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES #38; .#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. BUSINESS HAS 2 DAYS TO INSTALL THE REQUIRED EXPOSED HAND SINK. STAFF HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, 10 FT AWAY, UNTIL HAND SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE CABINET DOOR NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN FRONT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,OPENING AROUND WALL EXHAUST EXTENSION LINE NEAR SALAD COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN HAND SINK BASIN IN TOILETROOM
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 222016FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2016
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1725244 7/26/16 NOT CORRECTED #34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK.#35-MUST CLEAN DIRT,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILETROOM,WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR MOPSINK.#36-MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILETROOM AND BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE CABINET DOOR NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN FRONT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA,OPENING AROUND WALL EXHAUST EXTENSION LINE NEAR SALAD COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN HAND SINK BASIN IN TOILETROOM
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 262016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF MIXER,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILETROOM,WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR MOP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND POP & FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,HOLES IN WALLS IN TOILETROOM.MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIND POP& FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILETROOM AND BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA.
JUL 182016FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2016
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED A DAMAGED LID NOT CLOSING ALONG BACK OF CONTAINER LEAVING A OPENING.MUST RODENT PROOF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING KIT AVAILABLE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WAS PREVIOUSLY TOLD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE .(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1583477 10/26/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVING UNITS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND RUSTED LID AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX.#33-MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLE.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT COOK LINE AND PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES.#38-VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASH ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF MIXER,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILETROOM,WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR MOP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND POP & FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,HOLES IN WALLS IN TOILETROOM.MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIND POP& FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILETROOM AND BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA.
OCT 262015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ROMOVE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN REMOVE ICE BUILD ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE COOK LINE AND PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,UNDER ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PIZZA PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE YET. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUN 62014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL FOOD PACKAGED ON FOOD CONTAINERS FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME.ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND INGREDIENTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SHELVE UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA BEING USED AS A STORAGE PLACE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ONTHE MOP SINK FAUCET ,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE WASHROOM( WITH UNECESSARY ITEMS ,EMPLOYEES SHOES AND PERSONAL BELONNGING). MUST PROVIDE A PLACE FOR ALL SHOES AND EMPLOYEES BELONGING .
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COUNTER, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEAPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
AUG 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR LEFT SIDE DOOR OF COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
MAY 282013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR LEFT SIDE DOOR OF COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
APR 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND BACK DOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
OCT 42011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
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. MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR UNDER REAR METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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. MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
FEB 32010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED PEPPERONI CALZONE HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.2F AND 121.4F. CHEESE PIZZA AT 122.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ABOVE 140F.
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.RUSTED WIRE SHELVING IN REAR TALL REACH IN COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST.
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. CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ICE MACHINE MUST REPAIR / REPLACE.
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. COOKING HOT PLATE BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO BOIL WATER FOR COOKING PASTA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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