BACCI CAFE AND PIZZERIA ON MILWAUKEE AVE. INC..
4367 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 15 of 40 inspections. 59 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 32026FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:00AM TO 11:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 11:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER SERGIO LOPEZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILILTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK, YELLOWISH AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 66.7F-69.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DUE TO IT EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
DEC 162025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER LEAKING AND SPLASHING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN UTILITY AREA TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 92025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER LEAKING AND SPLASHING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN UTILITY AREA TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
APR 162025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC.).
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
6-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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APR 82025FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (GRILLED CHICKEN, MILK ETC.) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC.).
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN CORNER BEHIND PREP COOLER, ADJACENT, AND ON WALL NEAR BASEMENT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BY PIZZA OVEN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES TRHOUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
6-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MAR 202025PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD ROACHES IN TRAPS LOCATED BEHIND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT, A COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE WALL ABOVE THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AREAS.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO FOOD WAS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF INPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FLOUR AND PIZZA DOUGH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 42023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
6-501.14 CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
APR 272023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKRAOCHES ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, AND THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVENS.
REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE BASEMENT (DEEP FRYER).
OBSERVED EXPOSED DRYWALL BENEATH THE SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE DRYWALL WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE OR PAINT THE DRYWALL SO THE WALLS CAN BE CLEANED.
CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569709 ON 1/13/23 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE BOTH PIZZA OVENS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 132023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE BOTH PIZZA OVENS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
JAN 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS ALL AROUND THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENTN SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR POT/PAN DRY STORAGE RACKS AND REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE ATTACHED TO THE CEILING AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 292021FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531569 DATED 9/17/2021: #60 "UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 242021FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DESSERTS IN CLAMSHELL BOXES SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531569 DATED 9/17/2021: #10 " OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED." #60 "UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 172021FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA AND CHICKEN WINGS WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER HAYLEY HOEFFLEUR ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 2:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED DESSERTS IN CLAMSHELL BOXES SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2510270 DATED 5/25/2021:#10 " OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE" #51 " UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND TORN DOOR SWEEP ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NEAR DISHES AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY FITTING TO DOOR FRAME AT TOP AND BOTTOM. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANTIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, BURGERS) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORTITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 272021FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500463 DATED 04/20/2021 NOT CORRECTED:#25 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INFORMING CUSTOMERS OF UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. #38 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. #55 REPLACE CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 222021FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INFORMING CUSTOMERS OF UNDERCOOKED BURGER ITEMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETER NEAR DOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2346120 DATED 11/21/19 NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. #55-REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT.
APR 202021FAILED22 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK AND NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWEL AT MEN'S RESTROOM HANDSINK AND NO PAPERTOWEL AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. PRIORTITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FRONT COUNTER HAND WASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES SOAKING INSIDE HAND SINK BASIN. ITEMS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INFORMING CUSTOMERS OF UNDERCOOKED BURGER ITEMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETER NEAR DOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WASTEWATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2346120 DATED 11/21/19 NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. #55-REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT.
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11/21/19 INSPECTION NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO TEH PUBLIC. SUMMARY REPORT CONCEALED BENEATH ANOTHER PIECE OF PAPER. NEW SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
NOV 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 155.8F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PIZZA COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 48.4F, CHICKEN AT 54.1F, SAUSAGE AT 54.3F, AND HAM AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $250. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
SEP 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TCS FOODS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS: CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.2F, PIZZA SAUSAGE AT 51.3F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS (CORRECTED ON SITE). TOTAL VALUE $300.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) STORED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATTION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR RAECH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TCS FOODS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS: CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.2F, PIZZA SAUSAGE AT 51.3F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS (CORRECTED ON SITE). TOTAL VALUE $300.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) STORED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATTION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR RAECH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LEAKING PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
OCT 32017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LEAKING PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
SEP 252017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX THE 3 COMPT SINK. DOUGS DRAINAGE COMPANY. DOUG THE PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE ICE MAKER IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING AND TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE SMALL OFFICE WHERE THEY DO PAPER WORKS APPROXIMATELY OVER 40 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE LID ALL THE TIMES WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MANAGER AMANDA ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:00PM DURING INSPECTION.
NO DRAIN BOARD IN THE NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD.
CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKING PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE OF THE FAUCET INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWL SINK.
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OVER 25 TOTAL ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL REMOVE GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed exposed hand sink in prep area without soap. Dispenser was removed because in disrepair. Instructed hand sink must always be stocked with soap, paper towels, and hot/cold water and easily accessible. Operator provided counter soap dispenser during inspection. critical violation. 7-38-030.
Found prepackaged salads without labels. Instruct all prepackaged foods must have label and date. Corrected during inspection.
Many cracks in baseboards throughout dining room and kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found broken floor tiles near front door. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Found small crack in the wall near pizza oven. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls throughout dining room, kitchen and basement.
AUG 312015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CRACKED, DAMAGED, MISSING PLASTIC DOOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON KITCHEN BOX FREEZER LID AND LID CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 272015FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PIZZA DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 105.5F AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PIZZA TEMPERATURE. PIZZA IN UNIT FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 84.7F TO 95.4F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL UNIT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS PIZZA IN FRONT DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 84.7F AND 95.4F. SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 93.7F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 95.3F. ALL PIZZA DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ALL THREE TOILETS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT UNABLE TO FLUSH. 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS HAVE BACK-UP SEWAGE AND WATER WHEN FLUSHED. BASEMENT TOILET DOESN'T HAVE A HANDLE TO FLUSH BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
REAR EXIT KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR LEADING ONTO MILWAUKEE AVE. AND BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOUND NOT RODENT PROOFED OR PROPERLY SEALED/TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND SCREEN TORN WITH OPEN HOLES. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND SEAL ALL SCREEN HOLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-3-14 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED: #38-NOTED DIPPER WELL WITHOUT RUNNING WATER AT GELATO DISPLAY FREEZER AND OBSERVED SCOOP STORED IN PAPER CUP OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER IN THE DIPPER WELL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CRACKED, DAMAGED, MISSING PLASTIC DOOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON KITCHEN BOX FREEZER LID AND LID CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DIPPER WELL WITHOUT RUNNING WATER AT GELATO DISPLAY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.-----------MUST EXTEND DRAIN LINE FROM AIR CONDITIONER LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUN 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, PIZZA, SALADS, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY IF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA OR LEVEL.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE WALL TILES AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.--------MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR GELATO DISPLAY/SERVICE FREEZER IN FRONT SERVICE LINE.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
DEC 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THUR-OUT PREMISES.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BACK STORAGE AREA AND UNBREAKABLE BULBS, FRONT PREP AREA.
APR 222013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR SURFACES OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
REAR PREP AREA LIGHTS ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CUP OF STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR PROPER SCOOP STORAGE.
APR 122013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SAUSAGE/PEPPERONI PIZZA 81.1F, SAUSAGE/MUSHROOM PIZZA 83.1F, PEPPERONI PIZZA 94.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. PIZZAS DISCARDED. APPROXIAMATE WEIGHT: 10#S, VALUE: $100. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE OR APPLY COOLING METHOD.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/28/12 (REPORT #1194212) AND 4/9/12 (REPORT #1194224) NOT CORRECTED: #30-FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED IN COOLERS. #35-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA SHALL BE REPLACED. #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. SHALL BE PROVIDED. #38-MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST FAN TO BASEMENT BATHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION, REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT BATHROOM.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTS INSIDE PIZZA DISPLAY CASE AND IN REAR PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE OR AT UTILITY SINK (THREADED FAUCET WITH HOSE ON REEL NEXT TO SINK). MUST INSTALL SAME.
SIGHTED SLICER IN BASEMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. MUST REMOVE SLICER FROM BASEMENT WHICH IS NOT APPROVED AS A FOOD PREP AREA.
FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CUP OF STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR PROPER SCOOP STORAGE.
APR 92012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining(damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area shall be replaced).
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
MAR 282012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door, also found/observed rear kitchen exit door had 1/4 inch on bottom of door.Citation#H000072749 issued.
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning.
Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), damaged/broken floor tiles in rear storage area(1st floor)shall be replaced.
Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, exposed wood, in rear storage areas(1st floor, bsmt.)shall be repaired/sealed, damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area shall be replaced.
Missing light shield in walk in cooler, diplay cooler, shall be provided/replaced.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers need cleaning, must provide exhaust fan to bsmt bathroom.
FEB 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. FOUND NO SOAP IN MEN'S TOILET AND NO PAPER TOWEL IN HANDSINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL;INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP IN ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTS IN LADIES TOILET MUST BE FIXED
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 PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER FRONT AREA
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