Chicago
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BEAT

Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria Ltd

2301 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
28/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
28
15 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-29
Pass Rate
54%
6 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-29)
Failed 6 inspections (2026, 2025, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 56 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 16 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 56×
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Food Temperature critical 16×
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
2026-01-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 51.0F-56.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE A REFRIGERATOR. FOUND A CONTAINER OF FILLED WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE OPEN PITCHERS OF FRESH CILANTRO AND PARSLEY LEAVES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDIN...

2025-03-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.

2025-02-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP STATION COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49F, CHEESE AT 44-46F, GROUND BEEF AT 45F, HAMBURGERS AT 48F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45F, COOKED PASTA AT 4...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589167 ON 2/5/24 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY STAINS AND SCORE MARKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE BOARD. 56 - OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE S...

2024-02-05 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY STAINS AND SCORE MARKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE BOARD.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLE EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE A PROOF OF TRAINING.

2023-05-09 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA OVER STORED SEASONING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RE-LOCATE TO AREA AWAY FROM ANY FOOD PREPARATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF SYRUP ON EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE AROUND DISPENSING NOZZLE AND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILU CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT OVER REAR PREP TABLE TO HAVE BLOWN OUT BULBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

2022-07-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISHWASHING AREA AND BATHROOMS NOT REACHING 100F. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING 82.4F-83.1F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN MINIMUM OF 100F FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. VIOLATION ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PORK SAUSAGE IN REAR REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.1F. ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LB, $10. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TORN SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR SCREEN ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, DUE TO DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. IF THEY CANNOT BE RESURFACED, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

2021-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
9
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED BEEF 57.2F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,10LBS. SAUSAGE 61.5F IN PIZZA PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 50LBS. $120.(PRIORI...

serious Food Temperature

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF TIME ONLY FOR VARIANCE PROCEDURE. UPON RECORD REVIEWING NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS ARE BEING FOLLOWED/IMPLEMENTED,NO DOCUMENTED TIMES IN TIME & TEMPERATURE LOG BOOK.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX 5L...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE DISPENSER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ABOVE PIZZA PREP COOLER,HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS.

2020-01-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 60 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE SPECIFIED DATE OF THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIE...

2019-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEANUP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON VARIOUS RTE OR TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON GARAGE DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, DUE TO DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. IF THEY CANNOT BE RESURFACED, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK NEXT TO ENTRANCE OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRU...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EGGS AT 44.6F, CHEESE AT 49.5F, COOKED PASTA AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 53.6F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, HOT DOGS AT 48.2F, AND...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. NO LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST INSTALL. REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN THE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE AREA.

2017-04-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE PARMESAN CHEESE INSIDE OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR UTENSIL TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE UTENSIL WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS ON THE LARGE CUTTING BOARD USED TO SLICE PIZZAS ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ICE MACHINE AND UTILIZE OR REMOVE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

2017-04-14 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 18 INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF RANCH AT 75.3F, 9 INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF CREAMY CAESAR AT 74.1F, 29 CUPS OF BLUE CHEESE AT 76.3F, 34 CUPS LOWFAT VINEGARETTE AT 74.1F, 32 CUPS OF ITALIAN VINEGARET...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY THE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHANGE GLOVES AFTER PLACING CHEESE ON A HAMBURGER AND THEN ATTEMPT TO PREPARE A SALAD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN CHANGING OF GLOVES. OBSERVED A SEPARA...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DID NOT CONTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS. HAND SOAP AND APPROVED DRYING DEVICES (PAPER TOWELS OR AUTOMATIC HAND DRYERS) MUST BE PROVIDED AT EACH HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN PREP...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED COOKED PIZZA STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE DIRTY OVEN WITHOUT A WOODEN PIZZA TRAY UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE DISCOLORATION IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE DIRECTLY ABOVE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE POOLING ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND OBSERVED GREASE HANGING OFF THE SIDES AND POOLING ON THE EXTERIOR LID. GREASE MUST BE MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AT ALL...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE PARMESAN CHEESE INSIDE OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR UTENSIL TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE UTENSIL WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS ON THE LARGE CUTTING BOARD USED TO SLICE PIZZAS ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ICE MACHINE AND UTILIZE OR REMOVE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

2016-11-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE REAR GARAGE DOOR (BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, A 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932184 DATED 06/062016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOO...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE STORED. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIFE RACK AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE 1-COMP. AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-06-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE THE GRAFFITI FROM THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

2015-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON 12/2/15 BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BE...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND PIZZA SLICE HOT HOLDING CASE. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 43.1F INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES WITH TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 88-136F INSID...

minor Sanitation

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

THE 1 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN IS IN DISREPAIR WITH A MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. REPLACE THE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND COVER THE EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN.

2015-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F AND THE FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS C...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PIZZA SLICE DISPLAY AREA. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT 104-114F. ALSO OBSERVED CHEESE AT 46-50F, PIZZA SAUCE AT 48.9F, AND RANCH DRESSING AT 46F. MANAG...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED PIZZA SAUCES AND PEPPERS MADE ON SITE NOT LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF PREPARER, AND INGREDIENT LIST. MUST LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

THE 1 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN IS IN DISREPAIR WITH A MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. REPLACE THE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND COVER THE EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN.

2015-02-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE WITH A HOLE IN IT.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ADJUST THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT HAVING TO OPEN FAUCET COMPLETELY

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-02-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 111.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF TURKEY BURGERS STORED ON THE SHELF OF THE STEAM TABLE AT 98.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDE...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE 51.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT ALL TIMES (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION). ALSO, OBSER...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MOLDY, ROUGH CAULKING AND RECAULK SMOOTHLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE WITH A HOLE IN IT.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ADJUST THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT HAVING TO OPEN FAUCET COMPLETELY.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-07-09 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN UP IN FRONT OF THE OVER HEAD DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE COOLER & FREEZER ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-02-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS.

2013-08-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS AND TOP SECTION OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE RUSTY, REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH A SANITARY SHELF.

minor Sanitation

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

THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND HAS WORN BLADES, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CAN OPENER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THE PIZZA PREP AND REAR GARAGE REFRIGERATORS HAVE NO THERMOMETERS, INSTALL EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS.

2012-10-04 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

THE REAR DOOR HAS SOME LIGHT COMING THRU THE BOTTOM, SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

THE POTATO CUTTING MACHINE IS DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT AFTER EACH USE. THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER IS DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL. THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IS NOT IN USE, HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER INSTALLED TO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER IS GREASY, CLEAN THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING VENTS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, CLEAN AND REPAINT THE VENTS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEES WITH HAIR HANGING DOWN TO THERE SHOULDERS MUST RESTRAIN THERE HAIR UP.

2011-11-02 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-07-18 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE AND POTAT...

2011-03-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: RUSTY SPOTS INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN, SURFACE AREAS BEHIND NOZZLES ...

minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JULY 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS (CABINETS).

2010-07-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 25...

minor Sanitation

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. The pizza prep cooler has encrusted food buildup in the top door opening, cooler was washed, rinsed and sanitized at...

minor Pest Activity

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. Clean the floor under the exposed hand sink pedestals where small flies can breed.

minor Pest Activity

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

Repair the leaky rear hot kitchen hand sink faucet and continue to clean and maintain all of the drains where small flies are flying out and breeding.

100
Central/west Center
100
Rick'S Cafe
52
Subway
59
Dunkin Donuts
32
Mcdonalds

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