COALFIRE PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

3705-3707 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

17 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

107

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8

2026

PASS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. DELIME THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 25

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL REPLACE AND REPAIR CEILING. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH STAIRS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 21

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F MEASURED BY DISHWASHING DISK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. FACILITY USING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 19

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHIG SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 11

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTHERN BASEMENT IN THE NORTH WESTERN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

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OCT 4

2024

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 129.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE BY FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERTAURE FOR SANITIZING. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND MANAGER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN BAR STORED WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS AND ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN PREP BINS AND STORAGE BINS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTHERN BASEMENT IN THE NORTH WESTERN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MINERAL BUILD UP ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL EXCESSIVE HARDWATER AND MINERAL BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK IN HAND SINK FROM DRAIN LOCATED IN DISH AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL AT SOUTHERN SIDE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE THEM IF NOT USED FOR FACILITY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/02/2023, REPORT #2576726: #53) - 5-501.17: - "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." #53) - 6-501.19: "NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER LINNING COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED CHEESES INSIDE THE CHEESE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF45.3F/48F/46.7F/ 43.9F/52F/46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 44 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER WITH ASSORTED CHEESES AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. ISTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 190F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROTTEN WOOD AT THE CEILING WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPLACE WOOD.

MAR 4

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF 3-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER- SAUSAGE HELD AT 47.5 F AND CHEESE HELD AT 60.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG NORTH WALL AT 3705 N SOUTHPORT SIDE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR OR REMOVE THEM.

JAN 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL SINKS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOMATOES 46.4F, SAUSAGE 46.7F, MEAT BALLS 49.5F, PORK 47.9F, MUSHROOMS 45.1F,SAUCE 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 49 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $167.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 187F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 3

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DESIGNED AND USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CURRENTLY THERE IS A LARGE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A PREP SINK BEING USED AS A HANDWASHING SINK. ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST GO BACK TO ITS INTENDED USE AND BE A PREP SINK ONLY. OBSERVED FLOOR MOP SINK BEING USED AS PREP SINK AND NEED TO GO BACK TO ITS INTENDED USE TO BE A MOP SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN LIQUOR STORAGE, DRY STORAGE UNDER STAIRS, UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 1/7/20 INSPECTOR RETURNED TO FINISH INSPECTION AND PEST CONTROL HAD BEEN CONTACTED. ALL DROPPINGS WERE CLEANED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS WERE SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CORRECTED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWER LINES. ALL LIQUOR WAS MOVED FROM UNDER SEWER LINES DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFERT TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # DATED VIOLATION #58 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

JAN 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 19 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NUMBER OF HAND SINKS FOUND NOT ADEQUATE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PIZZA PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH DIRTY DISHES IN THE WASH BIN AND NO SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE COMPARTMENT. 0 PPM QUATERNARY SANITIZER THAT IS USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED WHILE SETTING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROPERLY SET WITH SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF COOKED MEATBALLS FOUND TIGHTLY COVERED IN A DEEP CONTAINER AT 82.4F. ALSO OBSERVED 50 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE IN TWO SEPARATE LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS, ALSO TIGHTLY COVERED AT 97.9F AND 95F. NO COOLING LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOKED FOODS, COOLING TEMPERATURE AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $160.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CESAR SALAD DRESSING BEING MADE WITH RAW EGG. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WET CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS TOMATOES AND RADISHES IN THE SALAD PREPARATION COOLER. MUST NOT USE WET CLOTHS AS LINER FOR FOODS.

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 INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: PIZZA PREP TABLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR OF BASEMENT NEAR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, MISSING CEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

TWO OPEN WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND PIZZA PREP SINK THAT ARE USED AS ACCESS PANELS TO THE OVEN VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CESAR SALAD DRESSING BEING MADE WITH RAW EGG. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

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 INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PIZZA PREP TABLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LOUNGE CHAIR ON REAR PATIO TO OUT DOOR GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

TWO OPEN WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND PIZZA PREP SINK THAT ARE USED AS ACCESS PANELS TO THE OVEN VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR OF BASEMENT NEAR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN, MISSING CEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 13

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CAULK/SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND MOP SINK BASIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE DARK-STAINED AND DETACHING CAULKING BEHIND DISH MACHINE SPRAY SINK. MUST NOT STORE PIZZA BOXES UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES, OR PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM TO PREVENT POSSIBLE OVERHEAD LEAKING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUSTY FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACKISH COLORED STAINS ON WALL BELOW DISH MACHINE SPRAY SINK. OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE WALLS UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AND CEILING SURROUNDING THE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES. OBSERVED THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE TO BE DAMAGED- CHIPPING PAINT, POCK MARKS, DRYWALL EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED GLASS LIGHT BULBS ABOVE TABLE TOP WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A PREP TABLE SET UP IN THIS BASEMENT WITH HOT PAD FOR COOKING, A LARGE MIXER AND BLENDERS. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, THAT IS CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THIS BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM HOT WATER HEATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY ROUTE THE DRAIN TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO OUTDOORS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOP STORAGE.

OCT 6

2017

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES AROUND 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK AREA AND APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES AT MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN DUSTY FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED GLASS LIGHT BULBS ABOVE TABLE TOP WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOP STORAGE.

JAN 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DISHMACHINE DRAIN PAN NOT FASTENED TO WALL. MUST FASTEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUL 13

2016

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 16

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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