Big Tonys, Inc

Chicago Health Dept

3276 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

4 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

Inspection history

AUG 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER,GRILL TABLE,PIZZA OVEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP,CUSTOMERS MEN'S,ENTRY WAY

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303589 7/23/19 NOT CORRECTED .CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE #60- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING . MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

JUL 23

2019

FAIL 20 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2.5LBS.CHEESE PIZZA 130.5F AND 2.5LBS. PEPPERONI PIZZA 130.3F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING FOODS INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS 47.5F,3.5LBS. CHICKEN BREAST 45.0F,5LBS. SAUSAGE 49.5F,4LBS. PIZZA SAUCE 49.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.COS.APPX.15.5LBS.$44.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 48.2F AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 114.8F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL INFO GIVEN.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.COS.HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW AT 156.7F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER,GRILL TABLE,PIZZA OVEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 2- OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED AN APPX."6-8" GAP AND LID HAS BEEN GNAWED ON IN BETWEEN DOUBLE LIDS ON ONE AND THE OTHER IS BENT IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON LEFT SIDE LEAVING AN APPX,"10-12" GAP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP,CUSTOMERS MEN'S,ENTRY WAY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2232552 10/30/18 NOT CORRECTED #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

OCT 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2.102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-401.11 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING A SLICE OF PIZZA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVENS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES EAT OR DRINK OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 44.6F, AND ALFREDO SAUCE AT 45.5F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A FAUCET THAT DOES NOT EXTEND TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT SINK COMPARTMENTS. MUST INSTALL A FAUCET THAT EXTENDS INTO ALL 3 SINK COMPARTMENTS SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN BE FILLED WITH WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.

DEC 5

2017

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE DEEP FRYERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. MUSR REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS ON DINING AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUJST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGES ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN SAME AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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