MAR 16
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ARMAN'S PIIZZERIA.
BEAT. 18/100
6694 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 16, 2020 · passed
Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT PREP ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THESE CEILING TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB IN LIGHT FIXTURE AT FOOD PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB
MAR 122020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2020
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THESE CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT PREP ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB IN LIGHT FIXTURE AT FOOD PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM VIOLATION #10 NOTIFIED 5/1/2019 SEE REPORT#2266080 AND NOTIFIED AGAIN 2/6/2020 SEE REPORT#2360048 AND GRANTED AN EXTENSION TO MARCH 11 2020 TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
FEB 62020FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2020
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD WAS BEING COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED NOTIFIED 5/1/2019,SEE REPORT #2266080
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THESE CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT PREP ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB IN LIGHT FIXTURE AT FOOD PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #57-NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. VIOLATION #58-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED-INFORMED ON5/1/2019 SEE REPORT #2286080
MAY 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR SLIDING GLASS DOOR COOLER BROKEN GASKET
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 242019FAILED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2019
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.HANDLING AND RECEIVING PAYMENT FROM CUSTOMERS,NOT WASHING HANDS AND OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING PIZZA FOR CUSTOMERS . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY COOKS AND SERVES SHELLFISH. TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITH OUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THAT SLICED BEEF ROAST INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 45 F AND SLICED TOMATOES INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 45 F , MARINATED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 45 F STORED IN FOOD PREP COOLER ON FRONT OF THE STORE.PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS VALUE $90.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES,SAUSAGE)STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 45.0 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER WITH SANITIZER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR SLIDING GLASS DOOR COOLER BROKEN GASKET
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION INTERIOR SHELVING
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN MANS BATHROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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APR 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 14
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed slight grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
JAN 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found 7lbs of pizza (cheese, sausage, pepperoni, and vegetable) at an improper temperature of 97.1f in the display area. Instructed facility that all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40f or below or 140f or above. Operator discarded said food valued at $60. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared foods.
OCT 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW.
OCT 72016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY AREA UNDER HEAT LAMPS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE PIZZA AT 128.3F, SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 107.8F, PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 116.1F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS OR VARIANCE APPROVAL LETTER FROM CDPH ON SITE TO ALLOW HOLDING FOOD AT SUCH TEMPERATURES. ALL PIZZAS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD/ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK, JELLY LIKE SLIM DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-05(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 1-18-16. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR PIZZA COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DISH AREA. DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, UNDER SINKS AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBING NOT MAINTAINED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. DIRTY TOILET AND WASHBOWL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW.
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