BEGGARS PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

5133 S CICERO AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026); 5 critical violations across the last 12 months.

22 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 9

2026

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD, INTERIOR WALLS AND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON SCREW ON LEFT INTERIOR WALL HOLDING SHIELD IN PLACE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTY SCREW AND REPLACE TO REVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER ON TABLE IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 1

2026

FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD, INTERIOR WALLS AND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON SCREW ON LEFT INTERIOR WALL HOLDING SHIELD IN PLACE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTY SCREW AND REPLACE TO REVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/2/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, CONTAINING RECORD OF VISITS, CONTRACT WITH LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER ON TABLE IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NON WORKING WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED A WARE WASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON AND BEHIND CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUL 2

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON TOP BASE OF WAREWASH UNIT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING

APR 15

2024

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 20

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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NOV 10

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER ,MISSING 2- FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE & WASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2566541 11/3/2023 #57-STILL OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

NOV 3

2022

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER ,MISSING 2- FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE & WASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2524030 8/13/2021 #57-STILL OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 13

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

OCT 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

PREMISES USES TIME WITHOUT TEMPERATURE AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOOD (SAUSAGE FOR PIZZA TOPPING) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR COMPLETING LOGS INDICATING WHEN THE SAUSAGE IS INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS, OR THE TIME THAT IS 4 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE SAUSAGE IS REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. NO VERIFICATION RECORDS/LOGS COMPLETED SINCE OCT 2 2020. SAUSAGE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 52.0F-57.0F. SAUSAGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN LOGS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

FOOD HANDLER WITH OPEN BEVERAGE AND HALF EATEN SANDWICH IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT AND DRINK OPEN BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (CELL PHONE) IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IMPROPER STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERITIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

MAR 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide equipment outlined in the procedure. Priority foundation violation.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed prep dates on prepped TCS foods inside the walk in cooler. Must properly label all prepped TCS foods with discard dates. Must correct and maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed deep groves in heavily stained cutting board along prep cooler in pizza cutting area. Must resurface or replace.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Observed large plastic containers used to store cheese, and large pots in kitchen and prep coolers too large to fit into dish machine or 3 compartment sink. Must provide a procedure to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment or remove equipment from premises.

JUL 18

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND DOUGH ROLLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN HOT HOLDING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JUN 1

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES PIZZA AND SPAGHETTI. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

MAY 27

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.2F, FETA CHEESE AT 53.2F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.6F, EGGS AT 55.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

OCT 2

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IMPROPER STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE INSTALL SAME.

JUL 1

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME

JUN 24

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED USING UNREFRIGERATED STORAGE UNIT TO HOLD AND DISPENSE SAUSAGE ON PIZZAS, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING/STORAGE TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATUREOF 40F OR BELOW DURING RECEIVING, STORING. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF SAUSAGE IN PIZZA CONDIMENT DISPENSING UNIT AT IMPROPER HOLDING, STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 50LBS, $200 VALUE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

OCT 28

2014

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 27

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AT 50.1 F. REFRIGERATOR DID NOT CONTAIN PROTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND MOLD LIKE RESIDUE ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. OWNER EMPTIED MACHINE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS AND CHECK THERMOMETERS OFTEN TO INSURE THAT A REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK INTERMINGLED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD MUST BE IN A SEPARATE DESIGNATED AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS NEED A COVER AND STRAW.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MOPS NEED TO HUNG TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR STOREROOM WITH EXTRA EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR AND REDUCE CLUTTER.

FEB 25

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING/TABLES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 11

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WIPE INTERIOR CORNER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

APR 13

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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