JAN 28
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ARMANDS PIZZERIA.
EAT. 80/100
4159 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2025 · passed
13 of 18 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 212024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 21
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, CORNMEAL, SUGAR ETC)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
DEC 72021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PREP AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH AREAS.
OCT 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THREE NON OPERABLE CEILING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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NOV 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
FEB 152018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED COBWEBS HANGING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE WALL VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR THE DESSERTS IN THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AS WELL AS FOR SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING VARIOUS PIZZA TOPPINGS.ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CASHIER HELP OUT IN THE KITCHEN AND WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE NEW EMPLOYEE WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF FOR NEW HIRE.
AUG 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
MAY 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRI ON DINNING ROOM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
AUG 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 5
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION COVER IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COVER.
MAY 142012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 14
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Remains to be corrected by 8/4/2012.
MAY 42012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NO TAG ON THE CLAMS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER.AND NO TAG WAS KEPT FOR THE LAST 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TAG ON THE BAG OF THE CLAMS HAS TO BE KEPT ON THE BAG UNTIL READY TO COOK AND MUST BE KEPT FOR THE LAST 90 DAYS. MAANGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $100.00 AND 15 TOTAL LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005B.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 521341 DATED 4/12/11. #30- PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. #33 -MUST CLEAN SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FREEZER.#42- ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE GARAGE( BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA WITH WALK IN COOLER ,REACH IN FREEZZER AND X2 CHEST FREEZER), MUST REPAIR /REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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. MUST CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR OVEN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
NOV 232010PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 23
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOUND PRESENT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,PASTA,ETC.WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC.ALFREDO LUNA ONLY HAD A PHOTOCOPY CERT. WHICH SAYS VOID ON IT INVALID CERTIFICATE.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MORE STAFF ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS TO HAVE ONE CERT.MGR. AVAILABE ON FACILITY WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,AT ALL TIMES.
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