BACCI PIZZA FRANKLIN.

Chicago Health Dept

162 N FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

15 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No food Probe thermometer on site, instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Found bulk food container ( salt, flour...) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-Comp sink faucet in poor repair, unable to shut off hot water from the handle. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Fan covers in walk-in cooler with heavy dust build-up, Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Floor tiles in kitchen, walk-in cooler in poor repair, loose and gaps. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

SEP 26

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 18

2023

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PIZZA WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, SUSAN MONTANO, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (FLOUR) LOCATED ON TOP SHELF OF PIZZA PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR ON THE RIGHT TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 22

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 21

2022

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM AND TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY 4 UMBRELLAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE(51F), CHICKEN (53F), AND MARINARA (56F)) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP COOLER AND SALAD PERP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS VEGETABLE PIZZA, PEPPORONI PIZZA, AND SAUSAGE PIZZA FOUND SAID FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70F-75F.MANAGER STATES FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41ºF OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135ºF OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 5 LBS AT$100 .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F - 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ( SALAD COOLER, & PIZZA PREP COOLER) . MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 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. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND PIZZA DISPLAYED AT PIZZA STATION FOR PURCHASE. FOUND NO SNEEZE GUARD PROTECTING SIDES OF PIZZA STATION WHERE PIZZA IS DISPLAYED/STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD TO BOTH SIDES OF PIZZA STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING SPOUTS PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON: 3 COMP SINK, AND 2 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND CEILING DAMAGED WITH WATER STAINS ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING INTO RINSE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES. PLUMBING MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE CAULKING AND RECAULK SAID AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER STAINS AND PAINT PEELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. FOUND FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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MAR 30

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD THERMOMETER IN FACILITY, INSTRUCTED OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

PIZZA OVEN BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

AUG 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO FRONT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES IN THE PIZZA AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE DISH ROOM NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY FROM THE DISH ROOM TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58(NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION)NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2315212 DATED FOR 10/02/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM IN SIDE COOLER FLOOR AND INSIDE DRAWER COOLERS ON PIZZA STATION. MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON DOOR TO ALL COOLING UNITS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR ON MANS WASHROOM WIDE OPEN NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUSTY PIPES ABOVE FOOD SERVICE AND PREPARATION AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OCT 2

2019

FAIL 17 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE NOT WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESNT HAVE PROPER SANITIZING TESTING KIT FOR CHEMICAL SANITATION IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM IN SIDE COOLER FLOOR AND INSIDE DRAWER COOLERS ON PIZZA STATION. MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON DOOR TO ALL COOLING UNITS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR ON MANS WASHROOM WIDE OPEN NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUSTY PIPES ABOVE FOOD SERVICE AND PREPARATION AREA

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. APPROX 1-LB OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 58.6F, AND 2-LBS OF EGG SALAD AT 53.8F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER- COST APPROX $ 15.00. CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF. NO HAND SOAP AT BOTH FRONT PREP AREAS.ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CASH REGISTER. MANAGER GOT EMPLOYEE TO GO TO NEAR BY STORE AND PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS-CDI. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND PREPACKAGED COOKIES, DESSERTS ON COUNTERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALLPREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE TO PUBLIC MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF BUSINEES AND INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP , DISH WASHING AND MOP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AOPENINGS TO PREVENT ANY AREAS FOR HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

OCT 13

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the kitchen. Found 1lb of pasta @ 116.6F and 1lb of chicken @ 126.9F on the counter in the front prep area. Found the following potentially hazardous foods in the prep cooler in front prep area at improper temperatures: 3.5lbs of chicken @ 57.9F-71.2F; 3/4lb of sliced tomatoes @ 46.9F; and 1/2lb of sliced ham @ 48.9F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured food during inspection, valued @ $14. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed cardboard used as a liner in pizza prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed pipe under front hand sink leaking. Instructed must repair and maintain same. Observed hot water handle stripped on 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Handle just spins. Must repair and maintain same.

JAN 6

2017

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 28

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE FACILITY. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 64 DEGREES F AND WATER AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AT 62 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 110 F DEGREES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. NOTED APPROX. 2 NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROX. 2 NEAR THE HALL HAND SINK, APPROX. 1 NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER, APPROX. 2 NEAR THE SLICER AND APPROX. 2 IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE THE FACILITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ORGANIC DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE COVING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING SO THAT ALL GAPS ARE ELIMINATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SEVERAL PENCIL-SIZED HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WHERE A GAP IS FORMING BETWEEN THE FRP AND THE WALL/CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED DEAD BUGS ACCUMULATING IN THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN THE SOILED LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING OF THE SANDWICH PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZE SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTSS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

MAY 6

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS.WHOLE PIZZA OUT ON DIPLAY BEHIND FRONT COUNTER .SOME PIZZAS PARTIALLY UNDER A LAMP THAT IS NOT MAINTAINING ANY PIZZA AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.ALSO SEVERAL COOKED PIZZA IN WINDOW IN PIZZA PREP AREA ON RACKS NOT UNDER OR NOT IN ANY HOT HOLDING UNIT.FOUND TEMPERATURES OF PIZZAS AT : SAUSAGE-88.7F,VEGGIE PIZZA-98.6F,MEATLOVERS PIZZA-95.4F,DEEP DISH SPINACH PIZZA-87.9F,PEPPERONI DEEP PAN-118F.MUST MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.ALL FOODS 15 PIZZAS APPROX 120LBS AT COST APPROX $525.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,FFOD HANDLERS.,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK SUGAR,SALT,GARLIC DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLE.MUST LABLE ALL DRY STORAGE AND ALSO PROPERLY LABLE/DATE ALL PREPED FOODS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.

SEP 29

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR. (LARGE PIZZA SPATULAS,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.

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