BACCI CAFE & PIZZERIA LTD.
2301 W TAYLOR ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 28 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 272026FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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 ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
MAR 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-205.15 REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
FEB 252025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 44F, AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 59F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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 SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 52024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH HEAVY STAINS AND SCORE MARKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE BOARD.
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLE EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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.
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MAY 92023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILU CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED LIGHT OVER REAR PREP TABLE TO HAVE BLOWN OUT BULBS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CORRECTED ON SITE. WATER TEMPERATURE REACHING 121F BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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
OBSERVED TORN SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR SCREEN ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
DEC 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
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.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 5LBS.VARIETY OF SLICED PIZZA 65.5F-83.5F , 2LBS. STROMBOLI 66.2F-66.9F ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE.APPX. 7LBS. $37.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ICE DISPENSER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ABOVE PIZZA PREP COOLER,HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS.
JAN 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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 CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
JAN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON GARAGE DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK NEXT TO ENTRANCE OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 COOKED EGGPLANT AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
APR 212017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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.
APR 142017FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VINEGARETTE AT 76.1F OUT IN THE PREP AREA STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. FOUND A CONTAINER OF HARDBOILED EGGS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AT 53.1F. FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF RANCH AND CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT 68.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $35. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005
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 SEPARATE EMPLOYEE WIPING DOWN THE CUTTING BOARD WITH GLOVES AND THEN ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD AFTER CLEANING WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES, WASHING HANDS, AND APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH *ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. *ACTIVITY IS DEFINED AS THE FOLLOWING: TAKING OUT TRASH, WIPING DOWN PREP AREAS, SWEEPING FLOORS, TOUCHING THEIR FACE, TOUCHING CASH, OR OTHER ACTIVITY THAT RESULTS IN HAND CONTAMINATION. 7-38-010
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 AREAS AND BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED BY MANAGER PER REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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 THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA. COOKED PIZZA SHALL NOT BE STORED ON A DIRTY SURFACE WITHOUT A TRAY. ICE MACHINE MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM INTERIOR SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005
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 TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE THE GREASE THAT HAS POOLED ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOV 162016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI FROM THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL. 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIFE RACK AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER/FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE 1-COMP. AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 62016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE THE GRAFFITI FROM THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
DEC 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CASE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $180. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN.
DEC 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CHEESE AND PIZZA SAUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $94. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN.
FEB 202015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE WITH A HOLE IN IT.
MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE
MUST ADJUST THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT HAVING TO OPEN FAUCET COMPLETELY
NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 182015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $124. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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, OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN THE PIZZA OVENS AND PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
REMOVE MOLDY, ROUGH CAULKING AND RECAULK SMOOTHLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE WITH A HOLE IN IT.
MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.
MUST ADJUST THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS WITHOUT HAVING TO OPEN FAUCET COMPLETELY.
NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 92014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS.
AUG 82013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS AND TOP SECTION OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE RUSTY, REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH A SANITARY SHELF.
THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND HAS WORN BLADES, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CAN OPENER.
THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
THE PIZZA PREP AND REAR GARAGE REFRIGERATORS HAVE NO THERMOMETERS, INSTALL EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS.
OCT 42012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
THE REAR DOOR HAS SOME LIGHT COMING THRU THE BOTTOM, SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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 PRIOR TO USE OR REMOVE THE MACHINE.
THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER IS GREASY, CLEAN THE FLOOR.
THE CEILING VENTS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, CLEAN AND REPAINT THE VENTS.
EMPLOYEES WITH HAIR HANGING DOWN TO THERE SHOULDERS MUST RESTRAIN THERE HAIR UP.
JUL 182011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 POTATO SLICER ON WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED.
MAR 82011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 AT SODA MACHINE WHERE STICKY. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT FREEZER DOOR NEXT TO STEAMTABLE.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JULY 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS (CABINETS).
JUL 122010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 live smallflies are in the bathrooms and dish room. Clean up all evidence of smallfly activity.
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 this time. The can opener has some metal filings in the cutter blade area and needs to be cleaned and repaired. Clean the top of the oven daily where pizzas are kept hot.
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.
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.
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