SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ANNA MARIA PASTERIA.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

4400-4404 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 2, 2024 · passed with conditions

9 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A COMPLETED AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREPARATION AREA TO NOT BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE BINS WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON DRAINAGE BASIN FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF GREASE BUILD UP.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FRONT BAR DRINK NOZZLE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE DRINK NOZZLE HOLDER FREE OF DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN WHEN WATER DRAINS IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRAIN SO AS NOT TO LEAK WATER ONTO FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST BUILD UP, AND TRASH ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE SHELVES NEXT TO THE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

JUL 3
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF COVERING AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 10
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES AT BAR UNDER BAR TOP AND WALL. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AT BAR.

APR 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS: CAESER DRESSING(EGG YOLK AND ANCHIOVE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINER ARE STORED,IN DISHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BRICK WALL IN LIQUOR ROOM ARE BROKEN. REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-21-2019, REPORT#2289178 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNADTION VIOLATION:7-42-090.

MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSEREVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED 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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORDocumentation & 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 SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

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FEB 1
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY FANS AND CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO LEAKING NOZZLE OF THE SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN..MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS INSIDE THE HOOD OF STOVE WITH GREASE ACCUMUATION AND DIRT

FEB 1
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

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

INTERIOR OF THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DISH ROOM GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE MENS WASHROOM AND AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 23
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT THRU=OUT THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT BY THE DOOR GOING TO THE KTCHEN AND BY THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA, WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND BETWEEN THE CEILUING NAD THE WALLS THRU-OUT BASEMENT FOOD WIRE RACK SHELVINGS TO PREVENT INSECTS ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 28
2015
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 21
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ROACHES AND 10 DEAD ROACHES ON WOOD PALLETS AND WOOD BLOCKS UNDER THE CLOTHES DRYER, DEEP FREEZER, AND STANDUP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ALL WOOD PANELS AND PALLETS USED TO HOLD EQUIPMENT AND REPLACING WOOD WITH OTHER MATERIALS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL JUST ABOVE THE TRIM LINE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH THE HOLE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HANDSINK--MAINTAIN.

SEP 4
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILE UNDER RUBBER MATS IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

HEAVILY STAINED AND BULKED CEILING TILES IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AND IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

AUG 28
2014
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

NO CURRENT/VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

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

BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILE UNDER RUBBER MATS IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

HEAVILY STAINED AND BULKED CEILING TILES IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AND IN DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

AUG 1
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PIZZA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

PREP CEILING VENTILATION COVER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CEILING VENT COVER.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR STORAGE ROOM AND CLEAN LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA.

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

BAR HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE HANDLE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 10
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS.

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

FLOOR TILES MISSING/BROKEN IN DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER ADJACENT TO PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

MAY 3
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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