CHICAGO'S PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

3114 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

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

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 15

2025

PASS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CUP USED INSIDE THE CHEESE CONTAINER TO SCOOP CHEESE AT THE PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOON, TONG OR LADLE TO SCOOP CHEESE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHILEDS COVERS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE UNUSED 3-DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JUN 20

2025

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHINGS SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS COOKED PORK RIBS AT 49.8F, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT 46.9F, MINESTRONE SOUP AT 49.8F, ALFREDO SAUCE 47.3F, CHICKEN BROTH 49.7F, PARMESAN CHEESE 51.4F AND RAW CHECKEN 49.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18# OF FOOD WORTH $125. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F INSIDE THE UNIT. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHINGS SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 45.9 F INSIDE DRESSING REACH IN COOLER- TURKEY, HAM, TUNA, CHEESE, CHICKEN WINGS, BRUCHETA AND DRESSING. HOWEVER FOUND SAID DRESSING REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 15 LBS, VALUED AT $320.00.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS MISSING ABOVE MEAT SLICER TABLE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULB.

OCT 2

2023

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME: DRY FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" BETWEEN DOORS AT REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE FOR MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ENTRY

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC LID AND CONTAINERS, DO NOT USE FOR FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE UNIT AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE. FAUCET IS NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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JUN 24

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING/SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK BY THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MOLDY, DIRTY, AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

DEC 14

2020

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTE DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

NOV 14

2019

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST COOLERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUL 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND SOME CANNED FOOD STORED UNDER PIPING AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MULTIUSE CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS UNDER SEWER PIPING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXPOSED UTILITY LINES AND PIPING AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

APR 17

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND NO CEILING AT BASEMENT ABOVE DISHWASHING AREAS,FOOD STORAGE,MULTIUSE UTENSIL STORAGE, AND PREPRATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THESE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 15

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE TILE COVING AT RIGHT SIDE OF MOP SINK.

JAN 4

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING OR TO PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM TO PROTECT FOOD STORAGE WHERE EXPOSED LINES CROSS ABOVE. OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE LEFT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOES NOT MAKE A SEAL WITH THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GASKET/DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES TIGHTLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

JAN 3

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE BAR COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49 DEGREES AND 52 DEGREES (RESPECTIVELY) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE TAGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2ND PIZZA PREP COOLER. NOTED DELI MEAT, 52 DEGREES; CHICKEN, 51 DEGREES; SAUSAGE, 52 DEGREES; SLICED TOMATOES, 54 DEGREES; PIZZA, 55 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 23 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 3 LBS/$10 OF CREAM IN THE BAR REACH IN COOLER AT 46 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE ICE NOT PROTECTED IN THE UPPER ICE MAKING COMPARTMENT IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED YELLOW-ISH SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMUATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE AND TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN THE RESERVOIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

JAN 29

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP INSIDE DEEP FRYER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FEB 27

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT OF ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT (NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD/COVER PIPES OR TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE SANDWICH COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS END TO END WITH CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BELOW THE GRILL AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1441242 DATED 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED: "V33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT." AND "V38-ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT BOTH AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE SODA GUN HOLDERS/DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND BOXES OF SODA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS END TO END WITH CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE TIMED FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM SINKS NOT STAYING ON WITHOUT BEING HELD DOWN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO THE WATER FLOWS FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 9

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARETION AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER IN 2ND FLOOR BAR.

JUN 10

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

FEB 27

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SMALL LEAK AT CEILING MAIN KITCHEN.

SEP 20

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST ALWAYS DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTTOM RACK SHELVING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND AT THE WALL NEXT TO POP COOLER AT THE DISPACTH AREA. MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT THE BACK ENTRANCE LEADING TO BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

MAR 17

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 16

2011

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STILL OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SIK, AND ALSO EACH COMPARTMENT HAS A CRACK WICH WATER IS LEAKING FROM COMPARTMENT(NEW VIOLATION).NO CITATION ISSUED.

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. NEED TO REPAIR REAR OUTSIDE BACK DOOR.ALSO FRONT DOOR,BOTH BOTTOM PART

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP)

MAR 15

2011

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 97.1F,COOKED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 61.7F, COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 50F,ALL THREE PRODUDUCTS WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER(COOLER TEMPERATURE 41F);FOUND 12 FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 52.8F; ALSO FOUND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 50F, AND PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 45.6F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(IN MAIN KITCHEN),COOLER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40.2F.ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 38,VALUE $51.INFORMATION GIVEN AND SHOWED HOW TO DO COOLING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72091

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE,ALSO SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS WASTE IN IT.WATER INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER .ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPE CAP AT SEWAGE WATER PIPE,NEXT TO WALK-IN COOER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.STRONG FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT.CRITICAL VIOLATION :7-38-030 HOOOO72091-12

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. LABEL AND DATE FOOD THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS(CHEESE CAKE,RICE PUDDING ETC)WITH FOOD INGREDIENT .

Critical 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. IF STOCK IS STORED UNDER SEWAGE WATER PIPE,MUST RELOCATE STORAGE.NEED TO REPAIR REAR OUTSIDE BACK DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-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. REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD,ALSO PROVIDE IT WERE IS MISSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A PLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REROUTE POP LINE FROM INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO A FLOOR DRAIN.REPAIR LEAKING FROM UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE COMPLETE ENCLOSED.

JUL 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 44-50F, RAW CHICKEN AT 44-49F, RAW SHRIMP AT 46.7F, AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 44-48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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. IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACE USED TO SPREAD BUTTER IN THE PANS. OBSERVED A SPONGE USED TO SPREAD THE BUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE A NONPOROUS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FOR THE BUTTER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PIZZA OVENS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH 1ST FLOOR RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES AT BOTH BARS FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS FROM THE DISHMACHINE.

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