SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

D'AGOSTINO'S II.

BEAT. 39/100

752 N OGDEN AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 20, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 19 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
10 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 20
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYERS AND 1-DOOR FREEZER ON THE COOK'S LINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THERE IS CHIPPED PAINT AND GOUGES IN THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA.

JAN 26
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.

JAN 8
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE ONLINE/QR MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569161 ON 1/4/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN: DELI MEAT (50.1F), CHEESE (48F), COOKED CHICKEN (42.8F), AND BURGER (50.2F). APPROXIMATE VALUE $20, 15 LBS. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES: FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE CHEST AT BAR WHERE HANDLE IS TOUCHING ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING WALL BASE IN PREP AREA UNDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND RIGHT LIGHT IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAY 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING UNTIL DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS: CHICKEN AND CANADIAN BACON 62.2F. FOOD DISCARDED. (APPROXIMATELY 5LB $30). PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD: COOKED LASAGNA HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH SANITIZE BASIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPRATION AREA WHERE PIZZA SLICE HOT HOLDIG UNIT IS LOCATED AND ON PIZZA LINE. ONLY NOTED ONE HANDWASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be located To allow convenient use by EMPLOYEES in all FOOD preparation, FOOD dispensing, and WAREWASHING areas. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT USE OF FOOD PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD: COOKED LASAGNA HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MAY 24
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAY 16
2019
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK & BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCES ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL; 2 LBS OF BRISKET, 57F, VALUED AT $8 5 LBS OF HAMBURGER, 56F, VALUED AT $10 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 54F, VALUED AT $5 2 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY, 55F, VALUED AT $5 5 LBS OF RANCH DRESSING, 54F, VALUED AT $20 3 LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF, 59F, VALUED AT $10 2 LBS OF BACON, 57F, VALUED AT $3 5 LBS OF PORK, 55F, VALUED AT $15 8 LBS OF CHICKEN, 55F, VALUED AT $25 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 56F, VALUED AT $5 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS/RTE FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56F WITH TCS/RTE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, BAR, AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

JUN 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVERD THE FRONT PREP PIZZA COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMP OF 54.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SAID COOLER MUST HOLD/MAINTAINING THE PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THIS COOLER HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL WORKING PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE FRONT PREP PIZZA COOLER SUCH AS: ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 50.4F, CHICKEN AT 58.3F, PEPPERONI AT 50.8, HAM AT 54.8F AND GROUND BEEF AT 48.2F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT TOTAL WEIGHT OF 40lbs AND COST AT $375. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED DIRTY AND/OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS,HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

JUL 11
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED A BULK CONTAINER OF OREGANO IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT A LABEL ON THE EXTERIOR CONTAINER. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP USED TO DISPENSE ICE IN THE ICE CONTAINER UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOP EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLING FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE TRIM, CORNERS, ETC. TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUIDLUP AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE A BEIGE & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A CEILING LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE WALL HAS BEEN CUTOUT UNDER THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING CUTOUT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS, STORAGE AND IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND STORE/DEEP FRYERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND SINKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND CONDUITS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER.

JUN 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING (0 PPM OF CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE UTENSILS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS, STORAGE AND IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND STORE/DEEP FRYERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND SINKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND CONDUITS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

SEP 3
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE COOLER BELOW THE DOUGH SHEETER.

AUG 27
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE COOLER BELOW THE DOUGH SHEETER.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 23
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA(WATER DAMAGE, PEELING PAINT).

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

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PAPER AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.

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

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 30
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

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

Can opener, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Faucet and overhead drainline in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair leaking neck at faucet of three compartment sink and repair and seal overhead drainline leaking in basement.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement and not organized. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall and remove any unused articles in basement.

SEP 21
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, AT PREP COUNTER

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPAINT WALL BY FRONT BAR AREA

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT

MINORPlumbing & 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 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT KITCHEN AREA

JUL 8
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,TOPS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,POTATO CUTTING/PEELER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,COUNTERS BEHIND SERVICE BAR,CUTTING BOARDS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING

MINORSanitation
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.SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,PIPES ABOVE WORKTABLE IN BASEMENT MUST RE-WRAP INSULATION,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.

MINORFood 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.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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

HOOD,FILTERS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ABOVE OVENS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING ALSO MUST INSTALL DRAINAGE AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS.

JUL 2
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CHIPS-HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT-MUST DETAIL,CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID UNIT,FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,TOPS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,POTATO CUTTING/PEELER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,COUNTERS BEHIND SERVICE BAR,CUTTING BOARDS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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.SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,PIPES ABOVE WORKTABLE IN BASEMENT MUST RE-WRAP INSULATION,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

MINORSanitation
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.HOOD,FILTERS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ABOVE OVENS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING ALSO MUST INSTALL DRAINAGE AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE BASEMENT,STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

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