SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AUGUSTA PIZZA & GRILL.

BEAT. 40/100

4400 W AUGUSTA BLVD · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 9, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 28 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
17 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
129
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

JUN 21
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT IN THE WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOM WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT, VENT NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND VENT NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP OF GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS PORK, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THERE'S NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN REFRIGERATOR/COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F-57.3F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. RIBS AT 47.8F AND CHICKEN AT 49.7F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER/REFIRGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.4F AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. AT THE END OF INSPECTION MANAGER BROUGHT IN A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT IN THE WOMEN AND MEN STAFF RESTROOM WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT, VENT NEAR THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND VENT NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS AND BUILD-UP OF GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
AUG 2
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

SEP 1
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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JUL 21
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 14
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED APPROX 25-30 DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRS LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROX ANOTHER 15-20 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE ROOM NEXT TO THE BAR AREA JUST INSIDE THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SHELVING. OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING AREA BEHIND THE BAR AREA(NOT USED) SINCE COVID. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITHA PROOF OF SERVICE LOG UPON REINSPECTION ON 7/21/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVING OVER THE HOT HOLD UNIT STATION (PASTA, CHEESE, MEATS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION ON THE FOOD SURFACE AREA AND FOODS BEING PREPARED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COLD HOLD UNITS LOWER AND UPRIGHT REACH IN WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND LIGHT DIRT BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, AND GREASE UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR AT THE DUCK BOARD/BASE BOARD AT THE WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND SHAFT OVER THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DARK, SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BROKEN SPRING ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 04/01/2020 NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-00

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

**NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEM ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME, DATE AND TIME OF PRODUCT(FIFO).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUN 28
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SHELVING UNDER STEAM TABLE RUSTING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING. OBSERVED GASKIT AROUND THE WAL-IN FREEZER DOOR COMMING OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKET AT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR

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

: OBSERVED CEILING TILE BROKEN AT HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.

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

OBSERVED MOPSINK FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AND BACKFLOW DEVICE MISSING FROM MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL ABACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND REPAIR HANDLE AT MOPSINK,

APR 3
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SHELVING UNDER STEAM TABLE RUSTING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING. OBSERVED GASKIT AROUND THE WAL-IN FREEZER DOOR COMMING OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKET AT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITZE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVING FLOOR COVING COMMING OFF UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND AT FRONT SERVICE LOBBY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. OBSERVED FLOOR TO BE DIRTY IN MOPSINK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT THIS AREA.

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILE BROKEN AT HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD HANGING OFF FRAME WITH BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ALSO OBSERVED LIGHT BALAST OUT OVER FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS,BALLAST AND PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.

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

OBSERVED MOPSINK FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AND BACKFLOW DEVICE MISSING FROM MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL ABACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND REPAIR HANDLE AT MOPSINK,

SEP 8
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PREP TABLE AND NEAR STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR THE WASHROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

MAR 15
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING WHERE THE MOP SINK IS LOCATED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHEAD AND REMOVE CLUTTER NEAR SHEAD,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 8
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT31575714 DATE 09-17-2015 (45)INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLERS (2 PER OWNER)THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE,INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING WHERE THE MOP SINK IS LOCATED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHEAD AND REMOVE CLUTTER NEAR SHEAD,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

SEP 17
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE AND THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER ON PREP TABLE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA BEHIND LARGE PIZZA OVEN AND CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED INSIDE OF VENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT DO NOT HAVE THEM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (2 PER OWNER) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

OCT 20
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT CARRYOUT STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED COOLER,ROLLING CART

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TAPE ON LEAKY VENTILATION PIPES IN WALK IN COOLER

OCT 10
2014
FAILED
7 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON LOWER SHELF AT CABINET,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR OF REAR PORCH NEXT TO CLUTTER,BEHIND BAR ON LEDGE AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,ON STAIRS & LEDGES LEADING TO BASEMENT.ALSO BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/10/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT CARRYOUT STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED COOLER,ROLLING CART.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TAPE ON LEAKY VENTILATION PIPES IN WALK IN COOLER.

APR 17
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

SEP 16
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYERS,VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED AND FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

APR 3
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN CABINETS AT BAR.

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR COUNTER AREA

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

CLEAN TILE WALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.

AUG 28
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL & PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,UNUSED COOLER IN BAR AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & BROKEN CONCRETE IN BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES & CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILING TILES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS & EQUIPMENT

AUG 16
2012
FAILED
7 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS & A BLOCK OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ALSO BOTH FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/16/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL & PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,UNUSED COOLER IN BAR AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & BROKEN CONCRETE IN BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES & CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILING TILES.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS & EQUIPMENT.

JAN 30
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR AT BAR,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRS & UNDER SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SHELVING UNIT AT CASH REGISTER,ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT & IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/12.(NO CITATION ISSUED).

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS PIZZA PREP COOLER & WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM UNUSED COOLER IN BAR AREA OR REMOVE.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYERS,VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,,LOOSE DOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF OVEN.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE SUMP PUMP LID.

JAN 23
2012
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED BLACK FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER STANDING APPX.2-3 FEET & DEBRI PARTICLES FLOATING IN WATER & WATER UP TO 2ND STEP IN BASEMENT AND ALSO WATER POURING FROM WALL GRAVELED AREA IN BASEMENT INTO THE STANDING WATER.A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT APPX. 12:40P.M.MUST REMOVE WASTE WATER,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 300 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREA ON CONDIMENT SHELF,UNDER CASH REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,IN STORAGE CABINET,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CRATE & SHELVING UNIT IN SAME AREA,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA & ON TOP OF TANK,ON WALL ELECTRICAL BOX,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER BAR COUNTER,REAR PAPER STORAGE AREA ON & UNDER SHELVING UNITS ,ON STAIRS & LEDGE LEADING INTO BASEMENT.ALSO BOTH FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.LAST RECEIPT DATED 11/29/11 ON SITE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS & PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

MINORSanitation
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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

MINORFood Temperature
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS PIZZA PREP COOLER & WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED CORD ON PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA & WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYERS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DINING AREA,LOOSE DOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER,REAR PORCH AREA.

FEB 19
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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