BIG G'S PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

3716 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

20 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25

2025

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee 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

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Facility 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

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Food 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Employee 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.

Serious Food 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.

Minor Other

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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Food 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Chemical 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Serious Employee 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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 23

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical 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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

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

JUN 5

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee 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.

Minor Documentation & 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 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Employee 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.

Minor Documentation & 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

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Employee 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.

Minor Documentation & 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

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 5

2014

FAIL 1 violation 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

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest 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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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

Minor Food 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.

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food 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

Minor Plumbing & 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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