BEGGAR'S PIZZA.
310 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
17 of 25 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 222026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SPLASH GUARD ABOVE DIPPER WELL IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A DESIGNATED AREA THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SCREW AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
FEB 52025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.
JAN 182024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Knives in-use wedged between 2 coolers at front service line, instructed to keep utensils on a clean surface.
Using disposable cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper utensils.
Fan covers in walk-in cooler with dust build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
MAY 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 282023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE INSPECTION TIME WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PAPER THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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SEP 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING/FOOD PREPARATION AREA HANF WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.
SEP 92021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND COOKIBG EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND/OR DUST BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 62020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4INCH GAP ON REAR DOOR WHERE DELIVERIES ARE RECEIVED AND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH A OPEN DRINKING CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA, DURING PREP. INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLOSED DRINKING CONTAINER TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES ON HOT AND COLD FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS ON COOKIES BEING SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL THRESHOLD ON EXIT DOOR LOCATED WHERE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ARE STORED. ALSO, AT DOOR ADJACENT TO COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Improper hygienic practices. Observed food handler enter front salad station prep area, touch face with both hands, then put on single use gloves, next prepped pizza boxes and then prepped/handled 2 slices of pizza for customer/s. Food handler failed to wash hands before preparing and or handling foods. Informed the manager that food handlers must wash hands between tasks. Manager corrected violations during. Critical violation#7-38-010 (A)
Observed broken plastic shield attached to ice cream station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
JAN 112018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
JAN 32018FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
Observed previous minor violations from report # 2059772, date: 06/07/2017, not corrected. #35 Observed peeling paint on wall behind dish rack (side of pizza oven). Must remove peeling paint/repair and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation before re inspection date: Serious violation #-7-32-040
Observed no labels on prepackaged condiments, Italian dressing, hot peppers, Parmesan cheese, located in 2 drawer cooler at front pizza station. All items were for on sale to public with, no labels. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.
Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulking at 1 compartment sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove and reseal. Maintain at all times.
Observed small leak at wall mounted back flow preventive device located in dish washing area above utility sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
Observed beverage inventory stored on floor in front beverage closet. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the floor. Maintain at all times.
Observed dish towel drying on edge of exposed hand sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to store towels in designated sanitizing solution between tasks. Maintain at all times.
JUN 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed excessive food debris in large gaps between tiles in prep area near pizza oven. Must remove food debris from gaps and detail clean. Must regrout the floor in this area to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Observed peeling paint on wall behind dish rack (side of pizza oven). Must remove peeling paint/repair and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Observed food handlers in front prep area without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must have proper hair restraints (hats, hairnet, bandanas, etc.) while in prep area.
NOV 292016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SAUCE AND FLOUR COATING THE PIZZA PADDLES IN USE NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PADDLES.
MAR 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE DISPOSABLE FORKS IN THE DINING ROOM STORED SUCH THAT THE USE END IS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN A MANNER THAT PRESENTS THE HANDLE TO THE CONSUMER.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MOISTURE BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FRONT SERVICE LINE HANDSINK IS AT RISK OF SPLASHING INTO THE GELATO SCOOP WELL WHEN USED (LESS THAN 6 INCHES AWAY TO THE LEFT). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THIS HANDSINK.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, PURSES) BEING STORED AMONG RESTAURANT FOOD IN THE BAR AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
FEB 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NOTED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
FEB 172015FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE BAR DISH MACHINE. NOTED DISHES ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE BEING WASHED IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR WITHOUT THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED NO COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 136 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALLOW PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NOTED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
AUG 212014FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT WASHING HANDS AND USING SANITIZING SOLUTION ONLY. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING WITH SOAP AND WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR AND SLOP SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM WITH WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FILTER OF DISH MACHINE ON TO FLOOR ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM AREA CLOGGED AND UNACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED PREPARED PIZZA ON STORAGE RACK ADJACENT TO DISHROOM AND DISHMACHINE, NOT PROTECTED WHERE WASTEWATER ON FLOOR IS BEING TRACKED,AND SPLASHING THROUGH THE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
REAR EXTERIOR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING/GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN, REACH-IN COOLERS THUR OUT NEEDS LABLES AND DATES.
CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA HAS DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. GASKET OF 2-DOOR FREEZER, SIDE PREP COOLER, AND FRONT REFRIGRATION UNIT NEED GASKET. IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
CLEAN/SANITIZE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT AT REAR DISH ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS THROUGHOUT.FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.GASKET ON DOOR MOP SINK,HOLDING CONTAINERS. FANS HAVE ACCUMULATION FOF FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS
REMOVE STANDING WATER AT REAR DISHROOM, CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROURHOUT.
CLEAN CEILING TILES/LIGHT PANELS OF DUST BUILD-UP WHERE NECESSARY.WALK IN FAN COVER.
EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDED AT FRONT AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE BEING SERVED FOOD AND SCOOPED ICE CREAM. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE, AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR. MUST BRING UP TO CITY PRESSURE.
MAY 222013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE ROOM, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, DISH WASHING AREA AND THE BAR.
NOTED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 1 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 272012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN PIZZA PREP AREA AND COOKING LINE TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL AND CEILING AT PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED UP PIZZA SAUCE.
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 LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA.
JUL 202011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
A KNIFE WITH A BROKEN PLASTIC HANDLE IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE DISCARDED AND REPLACED WITH A SANITARY UTENSIL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE HANDLES OF THE LOWBOY PREP COOLERS AND PIZZA PREP PRINYERS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
MAR 302011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MOVE THE KNIVES TO A SANITARY HOLDER NOT WEDGED BEHIND THE DISHROOM SHELVING AND THE WALL.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
JUN 102010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. Observed a foodhandler at front serving line, eating & drinking then serves a customer without washing hands & changing gloves. Observed another foodhandler in rear prep area emptying garbage bins with gloved hands then going back to prep-table without washing hands also. Must properly wash hands for every change in task, before donning gloves on.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Must have on premises a City of Chgo Sanitation certificate holder, while P.H.F is prepared, handled, served.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached to make smooth/easily cleanable.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Dusty ceiling vents in rear prep area & filters at hood of cooking equipment must be kept clean.
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. The frozen beverage machine at bar must have the waste-waterline drain into an open/floor drain.
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