SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BARNEY'S PIZZA.

BEAT. 18/100

5648 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 7, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 10 of 41 inspections. 40 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
41
22 passed · 9 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
234
includes 40 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE DISHWASHING, FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AT THE VENT HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FOR #58 (FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE) NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #258955 DATED 2/15/24. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED (DUE TO CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE).

FEB 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE LOWER REACH INS UNDER THE HOT LINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 25
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE LOWER REACH INS UNDER THE HOT LINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 18
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE LOWER REACH INS UNDER THE HOT LINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573600 ON 4/3/23. (51) OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

APR 12
2023
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE LOWER REACH INS UNDER THE HOT LINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON AND AROUND FILTERS IN THE BATHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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APR 3
2023
FAILED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD BREAD WITH BARE HANDS WHILE SLICING IT. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, WATER STAINED, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE LOWER REACH INS UNDER THE HOT LINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON AND AROUND FILTERS IN THE BATHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 27
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ABOUT 1/4" INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LARGE BLACK INSECTS (DEAD) JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET AND JUST OUTSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, SO MUCH YOU CANNOT WALK INTO THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE LOWER REACH INS UNDER THE HOT LINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET LOCATED IN THE FRONT NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF HAVING ACCESS TO THE MOP SINK.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

AUG 3
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INGREDIENTS (GARLIC, SUGAR, SALT) WITHOUT LABELS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME UNLESS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING UNIT ON RIGHT WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVING UNIT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE INSIDE MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON AND AROUND FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS AS REQUIRED.

JUL 27
2021
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER: CHICKEN (48.3F), RIBS (46.8F,44.2F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $6. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INGREDIENTS (GARLIC, SUGAR, SALT) WITHOUT LABELS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME UNLESS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING UNIT ON RIGHT WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVING UNIT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE INSIDE MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LITTER SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REFUSE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON AND AROUND FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS AS REQUIRED.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 03/18/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #55 OBSERVED INSIDE OF FREEZERS, UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP, AND FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 26
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 18
2020
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (46.0F-56.4F) COOKED RIBS, GYROS, CHICKEN BREAST, AND SLICED TOMATOES. TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE OF NOT MORE THAN 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING UNIT HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (46.1F). COLD HOLDING SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE TAG AND STORE FOODS INSIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREA.PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT THE VALVE BUT HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE HOT WATER. OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM BROKEN. SIGNAGE ON THE DOOR STATING OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE OF FREEZERS, UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP, AND FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT DINING AREA MISSING AND NO LIGHTS IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304513 ON 8-12-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090

AUG 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS WITH THE DATE (FIFO) AND NAME OF PRODUCT.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZING ALL PIZZA MAKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FRONT HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213652 ON 8-29-18. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERITIFED MANAGER AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

AUG 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INDSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOCREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FOODPREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE

FEB 20
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED STAINED AND SMOKED CEILING PANELS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PANELS.

FEB 13
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED CHEST SERVUCE COOLER WITH TOP OPENING DOOR AT HOT LINE AREA NOT KEEPING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RIB TIPS AND ITALIAN BEEF AT 40F AND BELOW.CHEST SERVICE COOLER TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RIB TIPS 46F AND ITALIAN BEEF 45F IN CHEST SERVICE COOLER AT HOT LINE AREA.TWENTY POUNDS OF RIB TIPS AT $240.00 AND FOUR POUNDS OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 20 DOLLARS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED/DISTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LID BROKEN OFF AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING CREATING A FOOD SOURCE OR RODENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTAIN GARBAGE INSIDE DUMPSTER AND TO REPAIR LID OR REPLACE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-020

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SEAMS OF COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK.

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

OBSERVED STAINED AND SMOKED CEILING PANELS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PANELS.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP,PREP TABLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

JUN 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WHICH HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP INSIDE OF 58.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOODS AND NOT TO USE SAID COOLER UNTIL IT HOLDS AND MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION(TAGGED). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER SUCH AS: 10LBS OF RIB TIPS AT 55.2F TO 57.2F, 15LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 48.5F AND 2LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE ON TOP OF REAR PREP COOLER AT 71.6F. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 27LBS AT $250. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-050(A).

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

NOTED THE PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP,PREP TABLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NOV 30
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET

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

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES OF FOOD PARTICLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

JUL 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS 125.9F WHICH HAD SLICED PIZZAS ON UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SLICED CEESE AND SAUSAGE PIZZAS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT 120.4F,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS,TOTAL COST $22.00 FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION ,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

FEB 4
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR SLICER.NEED TO CLEAN GRILL DRIP TRAY.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE- CAULK, ALSO IN FRONT AT MOP SINK AREA WALL. NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA.

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

OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 17
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 9
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID OPEN. ALSO, SPILLAGE OF GARBAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.(7-38-020)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT FRONT OF PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING WARE PROPERLY

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FLOOR MIXERS,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,GAP AT WALL NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS INP REP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT THAT HAS DUST BUILD UP

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING UNITS

SEP 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAME AT 45.9F AT THIS TIME WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE SUCH AS FULLY COOKED GYROS MEAT 44.1F-44.4F,ITALIAN SAUSAGE 45.5F-46.5F,ITALIAN BEEF 48.5F,COOKED ONIONS 46.8F,MARINARA SAUCE 46.7F,COLE SLAW 46.0F-46.4F,COOKED PASTA 50.0F,MEAT BALLS 47.9F,LASAGNA 47.2F,SLICED AND QUARTERED TOMATOES 46.4F-49.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX . 30LBS.$58.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING WARE PROPERLY

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FLOOR MIXERS,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,GAP AT WALL NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS INP REP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT THAT HAS DUST BUILD UP

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING UNITS

SEP 4
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING WARE PROPERLY

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FLOOR MIXERS,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,GAP AT WALL NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS INP REP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT THAT HAS DUST BUILD UP

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING UNITS

AUG 28
2014
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON ROLLING CART,ON PAINT CANS ,ON TOP OF BOXES OF PLASTIC BAGS ON SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN SAME AREA AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALLS WERE PIPES LEADING IN FROM OUTSIDE AT WATER HOSE FAUCET AND WATER METER.NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE IN LOGBOOK TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.PROVIDE LICENSE IN LOGBOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSFacility Condition
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.ONLY COPIES POSTED ON WALL IN OFFICE WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,ITALIAN BEEF,MEAT BALLS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST A VALID CITY CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING WARE PROPERLY.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FLOOR MIXERS,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,GAP AT WALL NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS INP REP AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT THAT HAS DUST BUILD UP.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,MOP SINK CLOSET.

FEB 21
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LARGE HOLES IN MOP SINK ROOM NEED TO BE SEALED.

JAN 15
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COLD UNITS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.RUBBER GASKETS HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.

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

RAW WOOD NEED TO BE SEAL (FRONT COUNTER MENU). LARGE HOLES IN MOP SINK ROOM NEED TO BE SEALED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COLD HOLD UNITS, FREEZER AND COOLER.

SEP 30
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF COUNTER TABLES, CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINET UNDERNEATH.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

MAY 16
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINET UNDERNEATH THEM.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE OVENS THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.

JUL 16
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 28
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.PREMISES IS NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.

JUN 27
2012
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 3 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP AREAS.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG CENTER & BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED LIDS OF GARBAGE CAN DAMAGED & GREASE ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.REPAIR OR REPLACE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID & CLEAN GREASE FROM GREASE CONTAINER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS & RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CANS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,RACKS,SODA STAND,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,FLOOR MIXER,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,STEAM TABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS & CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD FROM CAULK AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR IR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK,TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT

JUN 25
2012
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2 HOT HOLDING CABINETS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 93.0F & 128.7F WITH PIZZA STORED INSIDE.NO TIME & TEMPERTAURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS & COOKED FOODS STORED IN HOT HOLDING CABINET & TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,UNDER GRILL COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS PIZZA SLICES 113.3F-112.9F,COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 45.7F-46.5F,COOKED RIB TIPS 46.1F-52.6F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.40LBS. $392.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT & 2- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINS BACKING UP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED & WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT BOTH SINKS LOCATED IN SEPERATE AREAS WATER IS NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAINS IT'S DRAINING ALL OVER THE FLOOR.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 6 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP AREAS.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG CENTER & BOTTOM.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/25/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TRASH & DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE CAN & LIDS OF GARBAGE CAN DAMAGED.ALSO TALL WEEDS AROUND PERIMETER OF BUILDING & OUTSIDE OF GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH & DEBRI & TALL WEEDS.REPAIR OR REPLACE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT & POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED,& SERVED(PIZZA,ITALIAN SAUSAGE,RIB TIPS).MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER & CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG COVERING TOILET,FOUL ODOR OF FECES & URINE IN TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).

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

OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CANS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,RACKS,SODA STAND,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,FLOOR MIXER.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS & CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WHERE NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR IR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

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

MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

JUL 5
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR BROKEN TOILET LID IN CUSTOMER'S TOILET.

JUN 20
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLORS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. REPAIR BROKEN TOILET LID IN CUSTOMER'S TOILET.

JAN 6
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATES FOR INCOMING FOODS TO ENSURE THAT FIFO IS WORKING PROPERLY.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, i.e. DEEP FRYER, EXHAST FILTERS etc.

MINORSanitation
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. NOTED DEBRIS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, REMOVE SAME.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP STATION. MAKE ALL WALLS IN FRONT LOBBY TIGHT FITTING, PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE. REPAIR/TIGHTEN LOOSE WEATHER STRIP ON SIDE EXIT DOOR. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILE

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NOTED SOME UNUSED EQUIPTMENT IN REAR, REPAIR/REMOVE SAME.

MAY 6
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST DEAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD THRU-OUT KITCHEN AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO FRONT TOILET COMMODE

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES

APR 2
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 14
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012

JAN 7
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED,7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF COUNTER TABLES

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS

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