Chicago
18
BEAT

Dimo'S Pizza Wrigleyville

3463 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-24
Pass Rate
41%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-24)
Failed 8 inspections (2025, 2025, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 16 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Documentation & Training critical 16×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Facility Condition minor 11×
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Other critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-09-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE REAR 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROGHOUT FRONT AND RAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.

2025-09-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PIZZAS AT THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68.8F TO 80.1F, CHEESE PIZZA, VEGETABLES PIZZA, CHICKEN PIZZA, THE VEGAN MAC PIZZA,...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY SIX LIVE SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ON WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDE...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE REAR 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROGHOUT FRONT AND RAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2617953 ON 05/22/25. #56. OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL ON THE RIGHT SIDE. LIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO BE TURNED ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INST...

2025-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 - OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL ON THE RIGHT SIDE. LIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO BE TURNED ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PREP AR...

2025-05-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM AND THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN TO REMIND ALL EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ONE (1) OF THE TWO (2) TOILET ROOMS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AND CURRENTLY CLOSED WITH AN "OUT OF ORDER SIGN" DUE TO THE TOILET PROPERLY DISPOSING OF SEWAGE WASTE WATER AND SLIGHTLY BACKING UP WHEN FLUSHED. ONE BATHROOM IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AND A...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL ON THE RIGHT SIDE. LIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO BE TURNED ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING, AND ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2024-05-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-04-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.0 F AND 68.9 F INSIDE BOTH 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND PIZZA COOLER- CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, DRESSING, PEPPERONI, CHEESE, SAUSAGE AND DRESSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND 3-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F AND PIZZA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 68.9 F. FOUND CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR BOTH COOLER...

2023-09-26 Pass Complaint
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK SALT AND SUGAR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER METAL DOOR DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP TWO-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING FAUCET AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UP DATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST BE RENEWED EVERY THREE YEARS.

2022-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 67.1F-118.1 F (PIZZAS) SUCH AS BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA (69.4F), PEPPERONI (118.1F), MAC AND CHEESE (68.9F), AND VARIETY PIZZA (67.1F). MANAGERS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD H...

2022-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-08-12 Fail Complaint
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNITS WITH A USED BY DATE OF 2.PORK, GARLIC PUREE, AND HERBINERO HONEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED 7 DAYS AFTER PREPARING WITH DAY...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS # 60 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2555770 DATED 5/13/2022 NOT CORRECTED. ..47) 7-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TWO OF THE COOK'S LINE COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH ...

2022-05-13 Fail Complaint
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A USED BY DATE OF 5/9/2022. MARINARA, RANCH DRESSING, WHITE SAUCE, RICOTTA CHEESE, VEGAN RANCH ROMAIN SAUCE, SPICY RANCH SESAME OIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMEN...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2537527 DATED 10/29/2021 NOT CORRECTED. ..47) 7-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TWO OF THE COOK'S LINE COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE TWO-DOOR COO...

2021-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK SALT AND SUGAR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TWO OF THE COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. INTERIOR DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER METAL DOOR DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.----EXTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP TWO-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE.----WALLS AT THE REAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK, AND AT THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM. MU...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

2021-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK OR THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. EMPLOYEES HAD TO OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT THE STORE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITA...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE/AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NO EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.

minor Facility Condition

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

ALL STORED FOODS AND OTHER ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON THE BULK SUGAR CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE PIZZA PREP COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST.----BULK FLOUR AN SUGAR CONTAINERS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING OF WASTEWATER AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHT ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK HANGING FROM THE CEILING BY ITS WIRING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/PIZZA OVENS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLES THROUGHOUT THE WALL AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----DAMAGED WALL AT THE REAR BULK FOOD CONTAINER/METAL RACK SHELVING AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA ...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED BROKEN, INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PLAINVIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2385537 ON 7-30-20. INSTRUCTED MUST POST THE SUMMARY REPORT IN INCONSPICUOUS LOCATION ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

2020-07-30 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER PIZZA WINDOW WALL LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD AT SAID LOCATIONS, WOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULTED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS ON WASHROOM WALLS AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM WALLS AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING (OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

2020-05-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON CONDENSER OF SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP.

2020-04-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,PIZZAS,PASTA ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON CONDENSER OF SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET MISSING, USING SPRAYER AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING (OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,PIZZAS,PASTA ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER WAS ABOUT 91.4F LESS THAN 110F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 110F MINIMUM TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANIT...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AND FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRA...

2018-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & 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

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHIC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN CLOSET. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

2017-05-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-05-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OR THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. THESE ARE THE ONLY 2 RESTROOMS ON SITE. NOTED THE HOT WATER AT BOTH FACUETS TO BE AT 52 DEGREES. MUST PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES AT THE RESTROOM HANDWASHI...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.

2016-06-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED COOKIES AND BROWNIES. MUST HAVE LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, AND NDMA ENAD ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOILET PAPER DISPENSER NOT ATTACHED TO WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE ACCROSS FORM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKENTS ON REACH IN COOLERS . CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-12-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-12-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RESTORE HOT WATER AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 5 LIVE FLIES IN THE 2 DOOR CLOSET NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE AND THE ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINERS FOR SHELVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ITEM...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INCLUDING ALL GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AS WELL AS THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS AND TO MAINTAIN. NO WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK BELOW THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONNECT THE WESTERN MOST OVEN DIRECTLY TO THE EXHAUST AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM ...

2015-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: 30LBS OF CHEESE 48.4F-50.1F, 8LBS OF MARINARA 47.5F, 3LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 47.5F, 2LBS OF PEPPERONI AT 48.3F, 7LBS OF BEEF AT 48.1F, 2.5LBS OF PASTA AT 47.8F, 4LBS OF TOMATOES AT 49.0F. ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINERS FOR SHELVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ITE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AS WELL AS THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS AND TO MAINTAIN. NO WORKING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK BELOW THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAG...

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT IS STARTING TO CHIP OFF THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED INSIDE THE CLOSET DOORS NEAR THE GENERAL SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FOOD STORAGE RACKS OR RESURFACE.

2013-05-28 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND LIGHTING ABOVE PIZZA HOLDING AREAS NOT SHIELDED.

2013-02-07 Fail License
4
serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. THREE COMPARTMENT FOUND WITH RUBBER CAULKING AS SEALANT ON ALL SEAMS BETWEEN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED WITH A METAL WELD. NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED AND BULK FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK. METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE CLOSET. UNDER REAR BULK FLOUR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

100
Chilam Balam
100
Country Club
52
Emperor Cuisine
51
5411 Empanadas
31
Beezzee

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