CONNIE'S PIZZA.
2373 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 35 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 142026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS AND GRILL IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM A VALVE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE LARGE COOKING KETTLES IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT WATER VALVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED CLEANING BY THE STOVE AND FRYERS ALONG THE COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A STOVE IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PROOFERS NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
4-904.11: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
6-201.11: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.
JAN 302025FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(A): OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEAR THE PERVERT DOUGH PROOFERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
4-904.11: OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17: OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DIPOSAL.
6-201.11: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/18/2024, REPORT #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONN7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JAN 272025FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PASTA/ DEEP FRYING PREP AREA, SERVER STATION NEAR DINING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMP OBSERVED TO BE 148.0 MEASURED BY IRREVERSIBILE THERMOMETER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MAINTENANCE ON SITE. REVIEWED TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE GARDE MANGER PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEAR THE PERVERT DOUGH PROOFERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANTIZE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PLATES AND WIRE FRY BASKETS NOT INVERTED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITHOUT A GARBAGE WITH A LID FOR DIPOSAL.
OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL INSIDE OF THE OFFICE NEAR THE PROOFERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISPATCH AREA WITH TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN THE PASTA/DEEP FRYING PREP AREA AND THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN MENTIONED AREAS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/18/2024, REPORT #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONN7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
MAR 182024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE TO GO AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-402.12: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE BEER CONTAINERS AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 112024FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD, A MOUSE DROPPING AND A BLACK PEEBLE INSIDE THE SALT STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCTS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE SEVERAL COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: SPINACH DIP (50.1F), 7 BOTTLES OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (49.0F), PORK LINKS (45.0F), CHICKEN WINGS (45.0F), PORTIONED BEEF MEAT (49.0F), HALF AND HALF (50.0F), MILK (49.0F-50.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT AT $150. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOUR REFRIGERATORS ON SITE. THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BOILING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD (50.0F), PREP COOLER #3 ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE (55.0F), DESSERT COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (51.0F), AND COOLER AT THE COFFEE/BEVERAGE STATION NEAR THE DINING AREA (57.0F). ALL MENTIONED COLD HOLDING UNITS HAD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON ALL UNITS. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE TO GO AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH AND APRROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE SHELF WITH CLEAN PLATES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE AREA WITH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT: BEHIND THE PIZZA BAKING/ ASSEMBBLY EQUIPMENT, AT THE LOWER BACK OPENING PART OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE PIZZA TOPPING COLD HOLDING UNIT, WHERE THE SPEED RACKS ARE STORED IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA, IN THE WATER & COMPRESSOR ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE UPPER OFFICES, AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WATER/COMPRESSOR CLOSET IN THE REAR PIZZA ASSEMBLY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
4-204.115 NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN DRIED GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. ALSO, OBSERVED GROUT NEEDED ON THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. OPENINGS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE BEER CONTAINERS AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEWER GAS ODOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON LINE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH BARE HAND AND PUT IN BASKET TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD CHICKEN HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINKS, AND WASHROOM SINKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 76-80 DEGREES. MUST OPERATE ALL WATER SUPPLY ACCORDING TO LAW. MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER WHO ARRIVED WHILE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
HAND SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CANS IN NEED OF COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 292021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
JUN 282021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 3 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 51.7F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COLD PRODUCTION PIZZA PREP AREA/ROOM AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WOMENS TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 62F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 65F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 63 AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK (AT LEAST 100F) AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (AT LEAST 110F) AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COLD PRODUCTION PIZZA PREP AREA/ROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WOMENS TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
5-205.15 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM WHEN THE HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILIZED OTHER ADEQUATE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTED THE VIOLATION BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
MAY 282020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
THE CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVES.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING, SALAD STATION, HOT LINE, PIZZA LINE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA LINE AREA IN NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALSO FOUND IN THOSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN ALL.
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
FEB 272020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
THE CAN OPENER IN THE SALAD STATION AREA HAS FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.
THE CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING, SALAD STATION, HOT LINE, PIZZA LINE, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA LINE AREA IN NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALSO FOUND IN THOSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN ALL.
MAR 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT AND DIARREAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. (PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2018).
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA OR SALAD PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THESE AREAS FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS IN THE DELIVERY AREA; MUST SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 AS REQUIRED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE POLICY FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
COVING MISSING BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 182018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN DISHROOM AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR DELIVERY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 15-18 FRUIT FLIES AT SODA BOX STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE ANY STICKY BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM BUILD UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED ALL PREP AREAS. ALL CUTTING BOARDS DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER COOK LINE, UNDER AND AROUND POP IN THE BOX STATION, AND IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
2 OUT 3 HAND SINKSS IN THE LADIES ROOM HAVE SLOW FLOWING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT CITY PRESSURE.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR AT PREP STATIONS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES AGAINST WALL LEADING UP TO CEILING BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT PIZZA PREP STATION IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 1-COMP SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
JUN 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND SINK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
MAR 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FYERS.
RE-GROUT OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT PIZZA STATION UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND PIZZA PREP TABLES IN PIZZA AREA AND AT SALAD STATION OF FOOD DEBRIS.
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WHERE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER WITH HANDLE AWAY FROM ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAR 212016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
JUN 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION AT CONCESSION STAND #3 FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 129F (5LBS) APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00 PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 222015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 142015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND A FLY TRAP INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE OPEN DOUGH MIXER IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
UNLABELED BOTTLE OF CLEAR LQUID ON KITCHE TABLE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTAINERS.
DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS USE AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AS A FOOD SCOOP.
FOUND SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
MINOR LEAK UNDER DISH WASHING AREA 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL.
JUN 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SAUSAGE PIZZA SLICES AT 136.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $68. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE CHANGE THEIR GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
OBSERVED FOOD STAND WITHOUT FLOOR COVERING. FOOD SERVED FROM THE BOOTH ON A GRASS AREA OF THE PARK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR COVERING AT THE FOOD STAND.
NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD DISPENSER TRUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
A HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD STAND. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 12014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE (PIZZA PREP AREA), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALL BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FROM BASE OF THREE COMP SINK FAUCET ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER.
SOME THERMOMETERS IN SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS (PREP COOLERS) NOT VISIBLE; MAKE VISIBLE.
MAR 252013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AROUND/ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE-REMOVE MOLD, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
JUL 262012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
MAR 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND ABOUT 40 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 51.2F, 50.8F, AND 49.6F. FOUND ABOUT 10 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF RIBS AT 51.2F AND 52,3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISPOSE OF 50 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE AT $80.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLER. NO TIME TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR ABOVE FOOD MENTIONED.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES, APRONS,ETC.)
APR 52011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PIZZA MAKING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE
SEP 32010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE PARTICLES FROM FOOD ETC.(VERY BUSY LUNCH HOURS TODAY)
SOME INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS NOT VISIBLE; MUST BE CONSPICUOUS
JUN 142010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE PARTICLES FROM FOOD ETC. (VERY BUSY LUNCH HOURS TODAY)
SOME INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS NOT VISIBLE; MUST BE CONSPICUOUS.
FEB 252010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AREA UNDER PIZZA PREP TABLE TO REMOVE CRUMBS FROM FOOD AND SPILLS FROM SAUCE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND DUST. SOME DUST ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA; REMOVE.
CLEAN AREA BEHIND PIZZA PREP TABLE WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
PROVIDE A RUBBER DRAIN STOPPER AT THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS WHERE MISSING.
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