AMATOS PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

953 W WILLOW ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2022.

Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

113

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 13

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 5

2022

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME FOOD STORED IN COOLERS NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL PRODUCTS WITH A COMMON NAME

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN / MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNSEALED WHITE PANEL BETWEEN THE SIDE OF PIZZA OVEN AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MAY 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BLADE OF CAN OPENER WITH GRIME AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY RUSTY LID AND BASE HAS BUBBLED PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A LOT OF DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE WASHROOM,REPLACE SAID BULBS

Minor Documentation & Training

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 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING AND WALLS VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 1

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 20

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10

2017

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 22

2016

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2016

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE YET. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 6

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 ,

Minor Sanitation

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 .

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

MAY 28

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

APR 17

2012

PASS 3 violations

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND BACK DOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

OCT 4

2011

PASS 4 violations

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.TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.

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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

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. MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR UNDER REAR METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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 3

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

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.RUSTED WIRE SHELVING IN REAR TALL REACH IN COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST.

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. CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ICE MACHINE MUST REPAIR / REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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