SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

D'GIGIO'S PIZZERIA.

BEAT. 26/100

5337 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 12, 2014 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED MEAT BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.-------NOTED OPEN FOOD STORED IN ORIGINAL (CANNED) CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER (ACROSS STOVE) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DUST, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SHELVING UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED, AND ALL PREP TABLES WITH DUST AND GREASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND OIL BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES WITH SYRUP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS COVERED IN DUST ACCUMULATION. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD.

FEB 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH SINKS UPON REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED MEAT BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.-------NOTED OPEN FOOD STORED IN ORIGINAL (CANNED) CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER (ACROSS STOVE) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DUST, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SHELVING UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED, AND ALL PREP TABLES WITH DUST AND GREASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND OIL BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES WITH SYRUP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS COVERED IN DUST ACCUMULATION. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD.

AUG 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

COLD HOLD UNIT IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE 53F. COLD HOLD UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005a.

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

ITALIAN SAUGAGE IS AT 55F. SAUGAGE WAS DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005a.

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

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS , FREEZERS, COLD HOLD UNITS, REFRIGATORS HAVE BUILD UP OF FROST, AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR; CORNERS CREVICES THUR-OUT PREMISES.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.

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

FLOOR VENT COVERS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.

FEB 15
2013
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 13
2013
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 02/05/13 INSPECTION (REPORT #1321713)NOT CORRECTED: #18: STILL SIGHTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY (20+): ON BACK OF SERVING COUNTER, AREA SURROUNDING AND UNDER MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA, ON PREP TABLE. FOUND LIVE ROACHES UNDER SHELVING, IN CREVICES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE, CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-42-090. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND SURFACES. COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS.

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

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION 14.

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

Accumulated grease and food debris on cooking equipment, shelves/countertops, in cabinets, coolers/freezers, exterior of greasetrap and shelves and unused equipment in storage areas. Must clean and maintain same.

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

Accumulated food debris and litter on floors under and around equipment and shelves/tables. Must clean and maintain floors through-out food prep and storage areas. Floor wet in utility sink room. Must repair any leaks and keep floor clean and dry.

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

Dried food spillage on walls behind steamtable/cooking equipment. Accumulated dust on ceiling and wall vent covers. Holes in walls/ceiling in utility (mop sink) room. Must clean, repair and maintain walls through-out premises.

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

Dead bulbs in light fixtures in prep areas. Must replace dead bulbs with working lights and completely shield all fixtures.

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

Faucets at 3 compartment sink leak. Must repair and maintain plumbing. No backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must install device or remove faucet threads and hose.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

No metal stem thermometer. Must provide thermometer (0F-220F).

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FEB 5
2013
FAILED
7 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

Sighted live roach activity (5). 1 on underside of prep table, 1 on wall above pizza dough prep table, 1 on box in dry storage room, 1 in gasket of prep cooler and 1 crawling on electrical cord (killed by employee). Must eliminate roach activity. Recommended additional service by pest control company. Seal cracks/crevices/openings and improve sanitation as instructed below. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Accumulated grease and food debris on cooking equipment, shelves/countertops, coolers/freezers, exterior of greasetrap and unused equipment in storage areas. Must clean and maintain same.

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

Accumulated food debris and litter on floors under and around equipment and shelves/tables. Must clean and maintain floors through-out food prep and storage areas.

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

Dried food spillage on walls behind steamtable/cooking equipment. Accumulated dust on ceiling and wall vent covers. Holes in walls in utility (mop sink) room. Must clean, repair and maintain walls through-out premises. Must clean grease and dust from inside ventilation hood above cooking equipment and on attached piping/ansul system units.

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

Faucets at 3 compartment sink leak. Must repair and maintain plumbing. No backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must install device or remove faucet threads and hosse.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

No metal stem thermometer. Must provide thermometer (0F-220F).

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

Storage garage is cluttered (acccumulated wood pile, unused items etc.) Must clean and maintain area to prevent pest harborage.

JAN 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS PIZZA, CHICKEN AND GYRO. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012 (A) (SERIOUS)

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

VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISE HAS BUILT UP DUST . NEED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS THUR-OUT PREMISE. HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IS OUT OF ORDER. MANAGER DESIGNATED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AS HAND SINK EXCLUSIVELY.

AUG 29
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevice), rear storage area shelving need cleaning.

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

Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/stained, missing ceiling tiles in prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers, not clean, need detailed cleaning.

OCT 3
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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. ABOVE COOKING GRILL WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CHAIR IN THE PREP AREA FULL OF GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE ADDTL SWEEP IN THE STORAGE AREA AND ON THE SIDE DOOR FRONT AREA

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. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;INTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CABINETS UNDER PREP SINK AND UNDER WASHBOWL SINK DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CAN OPENER DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Temperature
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 UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT-PIZZA OVEN,GRILL,HOT HOLDING,3 C SINK,REAR AREA BEHIND ALL FREEZERS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR DINING AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. BASEWALL IN THE DINING AREA WITH 3X12 HOLE MUST SEAL HOLE;CEILING VENTS THRUOUT PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING WALL TILES UNDER PREP TABLES MUST BE REPLACED

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. UNNECESSARY MATERIALS UNDER TABLE BESIDE REFRIGERATOR MUST BE REMOVED

JUL 6
2011
PASSED
2 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 COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 24
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 22
2011
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

for reinspection on 03-24-11

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

next regular inspection

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

next regular inspection

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

next regular inspection

MAR 17
2011
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.2F AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,NO FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE ,TAGGED COOLER NOT TO BE USED,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED 40F OR BELOW,NO CITATION ISSUED

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,GRATED CHEESE AT 50.4F ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;MANAGER DISCARDED THE CHEESE 5 LBS $30.00,INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #361308,DATED 10-14-10 #33 COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLE,NOT CLEAN;MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;#34 FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE,BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN; SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT 03-24-11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN

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. WALK IN COOLER WALLS,AIR VENTS,FLOOR NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED

NOV 22
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Can opener, sinks, utensil, coolers, cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables/counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor between equipent and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

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

Walls behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to detail clean, remove all unused articles and elevate articles 6 inches or higher.

OCT 14
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Can opener, sinks, utensil, coolers, cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables/counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor bewteen equipent and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

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

Walls behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint

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

Unnecessart articles stored in rear. Instructed to detail clean, remove all unused articles and elevate articles 6 inches or higher.

FEB 18
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 16
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Previous serious violations not corrected 2-9-10, report #150240: -33 Coolers, sinks, deep fryer cabinets, prep counter, prep table and all equipment thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. -41 Unnecessary articles stored inside garage. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher. Critical citation issued7-42-090

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

Storage shelves inside walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal surface with non-toxic sealant.

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

Floor along wallbase and between equipment in prep not cleaned including storage rooms and hallway. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Ceiling not maintained in hallway and adjacent storage room. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint.

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

Utility sink leaking at bottom and faucet. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

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

Adjacent storage room from prep area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.

FEB 9
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected 9-29-09, report #163447: -30 Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. -32 Cutting boards not manitained. Instructed to replace all worn boards in prep area. -33 Coolers, sinks, deep fryer cabinets, prep counter, prep table and all equipment thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. -35 Ceiling thru-out not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile and seal all holes and repaint. -35 Rear overhead door worn on sides. Instructed to repair door. -41 Unnecessary articles stored inside garage. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher. Serious citation issued7-42-090

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

Floor along wallbase and between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean including storage rooms.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide all missing thermometers.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN AVONDALE