CAFE LUIGI.

Chicago Health Dept

2548 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2022.

Last inspected Apr 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: NEED TO LABEL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE A COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12: GRIMES AND SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 7

2022

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NEED TO LABEL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE A COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES AND SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-20,REPORT# 2463439 #47)4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #51) 5-204.12: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 6 VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED PIZZA STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMP: SLICED RICOTTA CHEESE PIZZA TEMP OF 90.7F; SAUSAGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 99.6F,TWO SLICE PIZZA STUFFED WITH VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 98.7F. ALSO FOUND A WHOLE CHEESE PIZZA STORED UNDER THE COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 80F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT SET A HIGHEST POINT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 99F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE,TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

NOV 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 - CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AND TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AROUND THE HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS PASTA PIZZA, CALZONE SALADS SUBS, ITALIAN BEEF ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSO IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 -

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

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DEC 15

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK, BREAD AND SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER ON SOUTH WALL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN AND LARGER MIXER IN REAR PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.

MAY 11

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN SAID COOLER. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON THE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FROM COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. LOWER WALL BASE DETACHED ON THE CORNER OF THE PEPSI SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 4

2017

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; SAUSAGE, PASTA SAUCE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1949189, DATED 8/11/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS. #37; MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. LOWER WALL BASE DETACHED ON THE CORNER OF THE PEPSI SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 15LBS. SAUSAGE 49.8F,12LBS. PEPPERONI 47.6F,2LBS.COOKED CHESE PIZZA44.4F,PEPPERONI PIZZA 44.5F,VEGGIE PIZZA 44.7F,2LBS. COOKED BREAD 47.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F .APPX.31LBS. $119.79.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOWELS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,MARINARA SAUCE,SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIRT WITH SLEEVES FOR FOOD HANDLER.

SEP 28

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA (WITH FOOD SPLASHED) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AMD SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL SODA CASES UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE STAINED AND DAMGED CEILING PANEL INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK, (CAULKING WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE BESIDE THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED MANAGER /OWNER PREPARING SALAD FOR THE CUSTOMER WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD.

JUL 29

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGH SHIELDS MISSING AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 30

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 24

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT WAS KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION.

OCT 22

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO HANDSOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT SENT AN EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO BUY A CONTAINER OF HANDSOAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT WAS KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION.

OCT 26

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

OCT 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. HOT PLATES USED TO HOLD ASSORTED PIZZAS HOT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F. HOT PLATES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS @ 140F, OR PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT THAT DOES. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL @ 312-746-5426.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. SEVEN ASSORTED MEAT, CHEESE AND VEGETABLE PIZZAS HELD ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT PLATES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.1F TO 115.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CARDBOARD PIZZA BOXES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER.

JUL 20

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED ON TOP OF FRONT WARMER UNITS:PEPPERONI-SASAUGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 101.4F;STUFFED VARIOUS SLICE OF PIZZA(CHEESE-SASAUGE-PEPPERONI)AT TEMP OF 60F; VEGETABLE STUFFED PIZZA AT TEMP OF 80.4F;STUFFED MEAT/SASAUGE AT TEMP OF 65.7F &69.4F;SASAUGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 98.9F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD MENTIONED.WARMER UNITS ARE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE(140F AND ABOVE) AFTER FOOD IS REHEATED AT TEMP OF 165F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED.POUNDS 15,VALUE 60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000062900-10

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(PIZZA)WITH FOOD GLOVES ON. REMOVES FOOD GLOVE,HANDLED MONEY AND OTHER TASK,THAN REUSES THE SAME GLOVES THAT WAS REMOVED OVER AND OVER WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDS WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO62900-10

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MINERAL BUIL UP

Minor Sanitation

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.REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM FLOORS,ALSO SWEEP THE FLOOR SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.(DEBRIS).

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA (FOOD STAINED).

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN ANT IN PREP AREA.

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