MAR 15
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG G'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 42/100
1132 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 15, 2018 · passed
Failed 6 of 12 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, STAIN OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDE OF GRILL, FRYER AND STOVE IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DIRT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR MISSING AND/OR STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE NON-WORKING COOLERS STORED IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
MAR 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
FEB 282017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING, MICE DROPPINGS (ABOUT 20) IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYER AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 42016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/26/16 REPORT 1965284 NOT CORRECTED: OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ON STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES, AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT, (10) ON BASEMENT STAIRS, (5) IN FRYERS IN PREP AREA, (10) ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER GASKET AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
TOILET ROOM DOORS AND BASEMENT DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT. FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. WALLBASE THROUGH NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING AND PAINT WORN SURFACES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT UNORGANIZED AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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SEP 262016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED VARIETY OF PIZZAS IN UNREFRIGERATED/UNHEATED CASE AT FRONT COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND BEING OFFERED FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS FOR CONSUMPTION. BARBEQUE CHICKEN PIZZA 74.2F, SAUSAGE PIZZA 72.4F, VEGETABLE PIZZA 76.2F. CHEESE PIZZA 75.9F, ALL PIZZAS DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CASE CAN NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 30 LBS $300 VALUE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) ON BASEMENT STAIRS AND SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER GASKET AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
TOILET ROOM DOORS AND BASEMENT DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT UNORGANIZED AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
MAR 22016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
FEB 232016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPER MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND VARIOUS TYPES OF COOKED PIZZA SITTING OUT IN AN UNHEATED/UNREFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE, USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. MACARONI AND CHEESE PIZZA-68.3F, PEPPERONI PIZZA-70.1F, BEER BRATWURST PIZZA-67.2F, AND CHICKEN PARMESAN PIZZA-95.3F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. TIME AS A CONTROL CANNOT BE USED UNLESS YOUR PROCESS HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED( 5 LB VALUED AT $90 ). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN SAME AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYER, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL OVENS AND STOVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS, DIRT). SEAL CRACK IN FLOOR AT THE BASE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT SECTION OF FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
RE-ORGANIZE SOME ITEMS IN BASEMENT WHICH WILL ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO THE BASES OF THE WALLS FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
AUG 52014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER PROPER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE PIZZA OVENS AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
AUG 12014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2014
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST PROVIDE A SWING DOOR OR SIMILAR SEPARATION AT THE MAIN SERVICE COUNTER TO PROTECT PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMER ACCESS.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER PROPER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE PIZZA OVENS AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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