Benny's Pizza

Chicago Health Dept

1244 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

18 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

113

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2026

Inspection history

SEP 2

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS FOUND IN RIC AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER REPAIRED AND NOT USE UNTIL CORRECTED. UNIT TAGGED HAELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WINDOW AT KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF SCREEN OR WINDOW MUST BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT BASEMENT P-TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENT FILTERS AND AREA AROUND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

FEB 25

2026

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 BOXES OF OPEN MENUS IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BOXES WITH CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER TO REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 17

2026

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RAT AND MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOXES OF OPEN MENUS IN BASEMENT WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BOXES WITH CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AROUND DUMPSTER TO REMOVE LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 5

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE CORNERS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS, MAKING THE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM OF SANITIZER BEING USED) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE MOPSINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFMs WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 24

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THAWING FROZEN CHICHEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED AT LEAT 3 LARGE CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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OCT 17

2024

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:59 PM, ~70 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED THAWING FROZEN CHICHEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS. MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 5-8 BLACK FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DOUGH PREPARATION TABLE, NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE LEFT WALL AFTER ENTERING THE KITCHEN FROM THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AT LEAT 3 LARGE CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

AUG 24

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND FLOOR AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 16

2023

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED OPERATOR USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD GROUND PORK SAUSAGE PIZZA SITTING IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 75F. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41ºF OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135ºF OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 5 LBS AT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 2 ROACHES LOCATED ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED 3 RATS DROPPING ON LOWER LEVEL STORAGE UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. NOTED 2 RAT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEVEL STORAGE NEXT TO FRYER WHERE CARDBOARD PIZZA PLATTER IS STORED. FOUND 20 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR STORAGE AREA AGAINST WALL AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ FOOD PREP TABLE STORED IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2557204 CONDUCTED ON 06/13/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE, AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 23

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

JUN 13

2022

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE, PORK ETC) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; ABOUT 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 51F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF MARINARA SAUCE AT 51.3F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 70 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AND FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND NOT TIGHT FITTING/RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING FOR THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

JAN 25

2021

PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION WASTE LINE FROM THE ABOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAINING INTO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM HAND SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN THAT EXPOSES THE OUTSIDE LOCATED IN THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE MISSING TILES AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 30

2020

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED, AND NOT TURNING ON TO CREATE A FLOW OF ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JUN 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED POLICY ON PREMISES BUT HAS AN INCOMPLETE KIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EYE PROTECTION, MASK, AND PROPER DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 30

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE MULTI-USE ARTICLES(KNIVES)AFTER USE AND PROPERLY STORE. CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-SEAL/REPLACE LOOSE GASKEKTS OF INTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR 2-DR REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

AUG 25

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NEXT TO THAT FREEZER WAS A REACH IN (SODA) COOLER WITH RUSTY RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS. -THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP) NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE HAS WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE. -THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOMIS COMING UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND NEEDS RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND GRAFFITI. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE AND SATISFIED THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S REQUIREMENTS.

AUG 14

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, DOOR/DOOR FRAMES AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SAUSAGE, DAIRY, HAM, SHRIMP, PIZZAS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CAN OPENER, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND GRAFFITI. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE AND SATISFIED THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 29

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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