JUN 12
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG TONYS PIZZA 2.
EAT. 96/100
3732 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2025 · passed
Passed all 16 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SODA POPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OCT 292024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
JAN 262024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MANINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
AUG 82023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING LABEL OF COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLBASE LOOSE FROM WALL ACROSS FROM DEEP FREEZERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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OCT 72021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A 1/2" GAP ON SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF BY SEALING THE GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN PIZZA PREP COOLER AND REACH IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EAST SIDE FRONT DOOR, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF SIDE. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
JUN 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE MANNER OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY OF REPORTING ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD. ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF VANITY CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHOOM. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALL BEHIND TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 52017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SIDE PREP CUTTING BOARD AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AND DINING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON DEEP FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 82015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN, DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT.
DEC 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE STORE ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED HAS SOME RUST, TURNING BLACK IN EACH COMPARTMENT AND PITTED THROUGHOUT. MUST REPLACE IT.
MAY 172013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE/REPAIR SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 32012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. DOUGH MIXER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FLOUR BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS TO BE VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 142011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE DUST ABOVE PIZZA OVEN, MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BATHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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