SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DANNY'S PIZZA.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

3257 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 17, 2022 · passed with conditions

10 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN OUTSIDE STORAGE UNIT.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF THE UNUSED TWO COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK CLUTTER FREE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS IN GARAGE AREA, KITCHEN AREA AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREAS CLUTTER FREE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 26, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

MAY 28
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED CAN OPEN NEAR MAIN PREP AREA ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE/DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 57.2F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.8, RANCH DRESSING AT 57.0F, ROAST BEEF 57.1, LETTUCE 56.1F, CHICKEN SANDWICHES 50.F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $35. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BEL OW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED CAN OPEN NEAR MAIN PREP AREA ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE/DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 22
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOR DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA COOLER AS WELL AS ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING. MUSTR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ATORED ITEMS (TOOLS, EXCESS BOXES, ETC ) IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN NECESSARY ITEMS FOR CLEAN-UP KIT (DISPOSABLE MASK, GLOVES, APRON, SANITIZER, ETC.) AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NON CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (CHEESE GRATER, METAL FLOUR CONTAINER, DOUGH MAKER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED USE OF GROCERY STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP, GAS HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 16
2018
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED USE OF GROCERY STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST AND REMOVE AREAS OF PEST HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED IDPH STATE LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL MISSING FROM LOG BOOK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SEE PREVIOUS WRITTEN VIOLATION #38. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C)

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

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP, GAS HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PREMISES USING BLEACH AS A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND WITHOUT CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 21
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO USE OF GROCERY STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AEA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL WATER AROUND MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE REAR AREA AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

AUG 18
2015
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED CHEESE IN A CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT A PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

OBSERVED A RUSTY GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS; FRYERS, GRILL, INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AND OVEN. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SINK STOPPER VALVES ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNNECCESARY (OLD EQUIPMENT) CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STOCK (SODA) ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS.

JUN 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHILI, PIZZA, ETC) INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOOD HANLDERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO AT ALL TIMES.

APR 12
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FRAME OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND THE MICROWAVE OVEN IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER DOOR AREA. THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER IS FROSTED UP, DEFROST THE UNIT.

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

THE FLOOR UNDER THE PIZZA STATION AND SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER

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

THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE FULL OF LOOSE DEBRIS, CLEAN THE SHIELDS OUT.

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

THE HOT WATER FAUCET IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN, REPAIR THE FAUCET.

FEB 21
2012
PASSED
3 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. CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYER.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA BEHIND FREEZERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF STANDING MOP WATER ONCE USED. ALSO TO STORE MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS.

APR 14
2011
PASSED
6 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 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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 REMOVE MOLD ON CAULK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.

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 OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZER.

FEB 18
2010
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 PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE REACH IN COOLER.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, GRILL, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND GRILL TABLE, FRYERS, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM COOLERS AND GRILL TABLE.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

MINORPest Activity
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 SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND AROUND FURNACE AT REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 2PART AND 3PART SINKS FAUCETS.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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