BACCI PIZZERIA ON CHICAGO AVE.
2343 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 29 inspections. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 72025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
4-501.12 : OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2621273 7/24/25 NOT CORRECTED-4-301.12(A) : STILL OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF SAID SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUL 242025FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION (COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS A VARIETY OF COOKED PIZZAS 4LBS.-CHEESE PIZZA-80.6F..5LBS. VEGETABLE -74.0F..5LBS. SAUSAGE-79.2F.4LBS. PEPPERONI-82.4F.11LBS. DEEP DISH-77.2F-79.9F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE.APPX.20LBS. $300.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-46.6F.2LBS SAUSAGE-48.6F..5LB CUT LETTUCE-54.9F.,5LB. SLICED TOMATO-51.1F.2LBS. WINGS-44.6F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.10LBS.$45.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.5°F AND 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 54.3°F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND IN THE GARBAGE CORRAL IN THE DINING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDES OF COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPER HANDLES ON 3-COMPARTMENT TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR, WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF SAID SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
OCT 172024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. NO VACUUM-PACKAGED FOOD WAS OBSERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE OPERATION. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS PROVIDED. MUST CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN PROVIDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED UTENSILS IN SALT STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING SALT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FACING UPWARD.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2590654 DATED MARCH 7 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND IN VARIOUS COOLERS AND TO #58 COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN VARIOUS COOLERS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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MAR 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 87 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. EMPLOYEE TURNED UP WATER HEATER HOT WATER RESTORED TO SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED RACKS.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED, THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOODS THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. THE MANAGER CLEANED THE DRAIN ON SITE, WHICH ALLOWED FOR ADEQUATE DRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
APR 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AND DOUGH PREP AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY LARGE DOUGH CUTTING EQUIPMENT BEING PLACED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AND DOUGH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE AND DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONALLY, OBSERVED A PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOW ON BATTERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND REPAIR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAPS FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON SINK IN REAR DOUGH PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HANDSINK NEAR COOK LINE AND IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED TEH FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2547062 DATED 1/27/2022: #58 "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 272022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLUTTER NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SITE.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
JAN 202022FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED TAPE ALONG THE ONE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL BACKING UP FROM BOTH MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. OBSERVED TOLIET TISSUE STOPPED UP IN THE TOLIETS. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AND REPAIR PLUMBING. TOLIET WAS RODDED ON SITE, THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS ARE NOW IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLUTTER NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SITE.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS WHEN CUSTOMERS ARE DINING IN AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
OBSERVED NO RECORDDS OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
MAR 202020PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE VARIOUS PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BROKEN CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM LOCKED NOT IN USE. SIGN POSTED ON DOOR NOT IN USE. HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. FACILITY HAS ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THAT IS EQUIPPED FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT SHELVING OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
JUL 252018PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE: INSTRUCED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11
NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
DEC 272016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found several potentially hazardous, prepped foods (hamburger, portioned chicken wings, etc.) without proper labels. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.
Found cracked fan cover in walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
Found excessive dust build up on fan covers inside lower part of front prep cooler (across from pizza oven). Must remove dust, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found front prep area without exposed hand sink. Must install an exposed hand sink for front prep area. Sink must be easily accessible, stocked with soap & paper towels, and working hot and cold water/ tempered water.
Found several employee items (sweatshirts, personal items, etc.) improperly stored in areas such as dry storage (on top of pizza boxes). Must keep all personal items in a designated, separate area. Must maintain same.
DEC 192016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
Found the following previous minor violations from report # 1931475, dated 5/24/16 not corrected: #32 REMOVE PIZZA SPATULAS BETWEEN THE PIZZA OVENS. PIZZA BOXES ARE USED FOR FILTERS ON HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER FILTERS. #34 MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DOUGH MIXER BY THE WEST PREP TABLES,IN REAR AREA. Must correct these violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Found several potentially hazardous, prepped foods (hamburger, portioned chicken wings, etc.) without proper labels. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.
Found cracked fan cover in walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
Found excessive dust build up on fan covers inside lower part of front prep cooler (across from pizza oven). Must remove dust, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found front prep area without exposed hand sink. Must install an exposed hand sink for front prep area. Sink must be easily accessible, stocked with soap & paper towels, and working hot and cold water/ tempered water.
Found several employee items (sweatshirts, personal items, etc.) improperly stored in areas such as dry storage (on top of pizza boxes). Must keep all personal items in a designated, separate area. Must maintain same.
MAY 242016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NO HANDLES/KNOBS AT LIDS OF THE STEAM TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER BY THE DOUGH MACHINE(ACROSS BY THE TWO OVENS).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN WRAPS AT PIPES BY AND UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. REMOVE PIZZA SPATULAS BETWEEN THE PIZZA OVENS. PIZZA BOXES ARE USED FOR FILTERS ON HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER FILTERS.
ACCUMULATION OF ICE BY THE CONDENSER UNIT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DOUGH MIXER BY THE WEST PREP TABLES,IN REAR AREA.
ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(FRONT PREP AREA )
MAY 172016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F,UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 37.9F. FOUND MELTED CHEESE STORED AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 98.8F TO 12.2F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6, VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON 8-20-15,REPORT #1454123 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO HANDLES/KNOBS AT LIDS OF THE STEAM TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER BY THE DOUGH MACHINE(ACROSS BY THE TWO OVENS).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN WRAPS AT PIPES BY AND UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. REMOVE PIZZA SPATULAS BETWEEN THE PIZZA OVENS. PIZZA BOXES ARE USED FOR FILTERS ON HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER FILTERS.
ACCUMULATION OF ICE BY THE CONDENSER UNIT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DOUGH MIXER BY THE WEST PREP TABLES,IN REAR AREA.
ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(FRONT PREP AREA )
AUG 272015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. LONG PONY TAILS MUST BE TIED UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
AUG 202015FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.1 DEGREES. REACH IN MUST BE AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CUT TOMATOES 2 LBS 48.9 DEGREES, ITALIAN BEEF 5 LBS $30.00 52.1, CHICKEN WINGS 5 LBS $10.00 48.9 DEGREES ETC. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $40.00 10 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED FROZEN WASTE WATER FROM FAN ON 2 CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN AND TURKEY. BOTH CONTAINERS OF FOOD WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IS IN POOR REPAIR. LID IS BROKEN IN HALF NOT SEALING CONTAINER FRO FLIES AND OTHER PESTS. GREASE CONTAINER HAVE ENCRUSTED GREASE TO THE TOP AND GROUND. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. LONG PONY TAILS MUST BE TIED UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
DEC 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, AND CABINET UNDER POP MACHINE.
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAR 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED HAMBURGER 95.9F, SAUSAGE 112.6F, AND MEATBALLS 105.9 STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS $20. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 252013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
JUN 142013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Improper plumbing for soaft serve Taylor Machine. Top load Taylor Machine in front counter area not provided with hot or cold running water supply to properly sanitize machine. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water to top of machine. Serious citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on machine.
Interior ice machine panel and exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
NOV 62012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE HANDLERS TO STEAM TABLES LIDS
OCT 252012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND ABOUT 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL OF REAR DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREA, AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: (7-38-020)
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE HANDLERS TO STEAM TABLES LIDS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,
MUST CLEAN WALL AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL, THAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD,
JAN 302012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS SUGAR, SALT ECT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTH HOODS ABOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN ALL THE FOOD STORACE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
APR 112011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY, ONE DESIGNATED AREA
DEC 22010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRONT UNUSED REACH IN FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ACCUMULATED INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (X2) OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ALSO MUST SEAL SMALL HOLES IN WALL AT PREP AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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