SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIG G'S PIZZA.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

3716 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 25, 2025 · passed

13 of 20 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25
2025
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINE.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORED FOOD ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK INFRONT PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13--- THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.

MAY 8
2024
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ----SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER/HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR STAND MIXER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER/HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AND BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----- WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560452 ON 7-8-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #44- OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(TONGS) STORED ABOVE THE SPRINKLER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.#47- OBSERVED UNPROTECTED WOOD SURFACE IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP UNDER THE COMMERCIAL MIXER AND PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 8
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED CERTIFICATE STATING MANAGER RETOOK EXAM AND PASSED ON 03/10/2022. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SIX MONTHS FROM EXAMINATION DATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL COPY ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(TONGS) STORED ABOVE THE SPRINKLER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED UNPROTECTED WOOD SURFACE IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP UNDER THE COMMERCIAL MIXER AND PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID LOCATIONS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS.

SEP 30
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

: 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13-- COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY WITH BLACKENED MOLD ACCUMULATION UNDER THE PLEXIGLASS COVERING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOP.----INTERIOR OF THE SAME SINK STAINED WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- MISSING CEILING/TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AT THE REAR DISH AREA.-----BOTH CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 22
2021
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. THERMOMETER ON SITE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL, CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COUNTERTOP SURROUNDING THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY WITH BLACKENED MOLD ACCUMULATION UNDER THE PLEXIGLASS COVERING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOP.----INTERIOR OF THE SAME SINK STAINED WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING/TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AT THE REAR DISH AREA.-----BOTH CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-3-21 REPORT #2501017 WAS NOT CORRECTED. #58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

MAY 3
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT REGISTER AREA, EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN REAR NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED THREE PIZZAS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHEESE PIZZA AT 87.1F, SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 95.7F AND CHICKEN ALFREDO PIZZA AT 96.3F. EMPLOYEE DID NOT PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE MECHANISM FOR INDICATING THE POINT IN TIME WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO THE 4-6 HOUR DISCARD TIME AND DID NOT PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE. OBSERVED THE PIZZA WAS NOT MARKED TO INDICATE WHAT TIME THE PIZZA SHOULD BE REMOVED. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD IMMEDIATELY. WEIGHT OF PIZZA APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AND COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL SUCH FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED COOKIES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

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

MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOODS CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTERS FOUND DIRTY WITH DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE SPRAY ARM NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND SHELVING, UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. WALL UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 23
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ONCE A PRODUCT IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED

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

FOOD TONGS STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED DUE TO CLOSE TO SAID SINK TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM INTERIOR BASE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,KEEP IT DRY.

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

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 5
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, CRANBERRIES, ETC.)

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

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AN DRAIN RACK. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 28
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 2
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.

FEB 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED COOKED PIZZAS (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, MACARONI, PEPPERONI, PINEAPPLE PIZZAS) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 71.2 F TO 73.3 F ON COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

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

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.

JAN 8
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

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

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.

JUN 12
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 5
2014
FAILED
1 violation1 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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SEAL ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE TO PREVENT PEST/RODENTS INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MAR 27
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR EASY OF CLEANING PEST MONITORING(FOOD PROTECTION).

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

DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DIRT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

MAY 4
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PIZZA PREP COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TO BE 49.5F. MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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

MUST INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ie: LARGE POT AND STRAINER, OR REMOVE OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.

MAY 4
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE

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

MUST INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ie: LARGE POT AND STRAINER, OR REMOVE OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.

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