BARCELLO'S PIZZA.
3576 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED FOR COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-13-19 INSPECTION # 2312274. VIOLATION 58: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
SEP 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PASTAS,CHICKEN,MEAT SAUCE,LASAGNAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELFS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE BUILD UP DEBRIS.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
AUG 302019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND PASTAS AT 58.0 F, CHICKEN AT 57.2 F,ROAST BEEF AT 55.4 F,FISH AT 60.0 F AND RANCH DRESSING AT 50.0 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00 AS STATED BY OWNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAT (TCS FOODS) MUST BE MAINTAINED IN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS.
FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PASTAS,CHICKEN,MEAT SAUCE,LASAGNAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 54.7 F.THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.COOLERS MUST BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED YOU CAN FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS.
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINAIN INTERIOR SHELFS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE BUILD UP DEBRIS.
FOUND WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
FOUND OPEN BOX OF FLOOR TILES STORED UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAY 92018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY AROUND RUBBER GASKETS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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NOV 162017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE AND DUMPSTER CONTAINERS SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS SUCH AS BEER BOTTLES, GATORADE BOTTLES, WEEDS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, STOVE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE WATER EATER AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ALSO ALL INDIVIDUAL CONDIMENTS HAS TO HAVE A LABEL.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER, GRILL,AND STOVE) WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES UNDER THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD ON THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Found prepackaged tiramisu and cheesecake without proper label. Instructed facility must label any prepackaged (portioned) foods with a label that includes business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must maintain.
DEC 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING FROM THE WALL AT THE DISH/FLOOR MIXER AREA.
JUN 252015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE TALL THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
OCT 142014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →