DINO'S PIZZA.
7004-7006 W HIGGINS AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 25 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 242025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD CONTAINERS BOXES AND LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER BY THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD.
JUL 12024PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A BAG WITH BREAS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE TABLE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
JAN 302024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE OPPOSIT THE COOKING STOVE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
JAN 222024FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE PREP TALBE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE INACCESIBLE WITH A WATER JAR AND SERVING TONGS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. ALSO NOTED LARGE POTS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LIDS.(USING PIZZA ROUNDS BOXES FOR MAKING PIZZA AS COVER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR POTS.
NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE OPPOSIT THE COOKING STOVE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER BY THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANT AND VENTS WHERE EVER NEEDED.
JUL 242023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.11--OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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JUL 172023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DRIED UP DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MANTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
APR 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HAND SINK AND 2 OTHER EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED TAKE OUT MENUS PROPERLY MARKED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY BUT DINE IN MENUS NOT MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL COPIES OF MENU WITH REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EITHER WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366547 DATED 3/30/2020: #58 " OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. (CORRECTED ON SITE, MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP AND PAPERTOWEL). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC)
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN REAR AREA.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
MAY 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY /.KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICES. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AND SHIELD AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BOTH BULB AND SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
JUL 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed wooden cabinets above the three compartment sink in poor repair- found damaged and worn surfaces and a black, mold-like substance on the bottom. Instructed facility to replace/repair and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement beer walk in cooler floor to be in poor repair- rusted and damaged. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and with soap and paper towels and to maintain.
JUL 112017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed 30 rat droppings in the basement. Also observed the rear door near the dish area to have a quarter inch gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to remove any pests and evidence, clean affected areas, seal rear door so it is tight fitting, and maintain. Recommend to have licensed pest control provider service facility. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed wooden cabinets above the three compartment sink in poor repair- found damaged and worn surfaces and a black, mold-like substance on the bottom. Instructed facility to replace/repair and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement beer walk in cooler floor to be in poor repair- rusted and damaged. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
Observed the urinal in the men's washroom to not flush (single occupancy with working toilet adjacent). Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and with soap and paper towels and to maintain.
JUN 272016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD AND SOME LITTER UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE FRONT REACH IN/DISPLAY COOLER (LOCATED IN SMALL DINING AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
DEC 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BAR SODA GUN HOLSTER TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAKING WATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT THAT DRIPS INTO A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 9-24-2015, REPORT #1576073: 24-DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER COMING UP MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, LEFT SEEM ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMARTMENT SINK BROKEN AND ESTABLISHMENT USING PLUMBERS PUTTY. PREMISES IS NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND HAVE SEEM WELDED. MUST HAVE DRAINLINES AND GREASE TRAP DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
MULTI UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMIATION BEFORE USE.
CHEMICAL ROOM STORAGE SHELVES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE COOLER AND GASKETS.
REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT MAINTAINED OR SEALED FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SCREEN DOOR AND HAVE SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING AROUND DOOR FRAME.
LIGHT BULBS NOT IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
SEP 242015FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE NOT PROPER CONCENTRATION AT DISH MACHINE. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHILE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.CHLORINE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. "HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG" PLACED ON DISH MACHINE.
OUTER OPENNGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP IN RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT CLEANED, MAINTAINED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED GREASE BOX WITH WASTED OLD GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE BOX AND ENCRUSTED ALONG SIDES AND ON TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AND GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER IN LEFT SODE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER COMING UP MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, LEFT SEEM ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMARTMENT SINK BROKEN AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND HAVE SEEM WELDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 4-10-2015, REPORT #1434743: 38-NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING N=HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
MULTI UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMIATION BEFORE USE.
CHEMICAL ROOM STORAGE SHELVES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. ICE BINS IN BAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS TO PROTECT ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS OVER ICE BINS.
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, SODA GUN HOLDER, SINKS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOLDER FOR SPRAYER.
THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
APR 172014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
APR 102014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM ALSO WOODEN SHELF SURFACES BUBBLING/BREAKING INSIDE CABINETS ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL EXPOSED RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN CHEMICAL ROOM AND REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED WOODEN SHELVES AT SAID AREA, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRIANTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD-UP, BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR WITH BLACK STAIN (BASEMENT). NOTED PLASTIC CURTAIN INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT) WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AND IN BASEMENT.------ MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS.--------NOTED WATER POOLING AROUND FLOOR DARIN IN BASEMENT (BY SODA SYRUP RACKS). INSTRUCTED TO LEVEL.
FOUND WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR/REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND/INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT.
NOTED COOLER DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (DISH ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
MAY 162012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE BROKEN BASE OF SHELF IN PREP AREA, UNDER THE SLICERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANED AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN,BEHIND THE BAR. REPLACE RAISED SHELVES(6" OFF THE FLOOR) AND REMOVE POP CRATES,FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.
CLEAN UNDER THE BAR COUNTER: BUILD-UP OF DUST,SPIDER WEBS, BEER CAPS ETC.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REGROUT FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE PIZZA OVEN AND WALL(SOUTH-EAST WALL). ALSO SEAL HOLES THROUGOUHT THE PREMISES. ELEVATE FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PART OF DISH MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,WALLS ARE UNEVEN AND BROKEN. ALSO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE AROUND DISH MACHINE,NORTH SIDE
FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOSE AND LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
MAY 92012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED LAYER OF WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID AND ON THE RIM OF CONTAINER, WHICH GREASE IS DRIPPING ON GROUND BY THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE OIL FROM GROUND, CLEAN LID AND KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
REPLACE BROKEN BASE OF SHELF IN PREP AREA, UNDER THE SLICERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANED AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN,BEHIND THE BAR.
REPLACE RAISED SHELVES(6" OFF THE FLOOR) AND REMOVE POP CRATES,FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.
CLEAN POP GUN HOLDER AND POP GUN AT BAR AREA,A BUILD-UP OF SLIME SUBSTANCE.
CLEAN UNDER THE BAR COUNTER: BUILD-UP OF DUST,SPIDER WEBS, BEER CAPS ETC.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REGROUT FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE PIZZA OVEN AND WALL(SOUTH-EAST WALL). ALSO SEAL HOLES THROUGOUHT THE PREMISES. ELEVATE FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PART OF DISH MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,WALLS ARE UNEVEN AND BROKEN. ALSO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE AROUND DISH MACHINE,NORTH SIDE.
FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOSE AND LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APR 82011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label foods in coolers, freezers.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).lower shelving of prep tables need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dishmachine areas need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt., storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.Walls in bsmt.,storage areas not clean need cleaning.
Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area by dish machine area shall be provided. Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
AUG 182010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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AUG 162010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND COOLER AT 49.7F NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,TAGGED COOLER,INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER,ONCE FIXED,MUST FAX LETTER TO SUPERVISOR TURKALY 312-746-4240
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND CHEESE 5 LBS AT 47.5F,RANCH DRESSING 49.7F,THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING 47.6,COLESLAW 2 LBS,48.5F,MAYONNAISE 46.8F,MUSHROOM 46.5F,TARTAR SAUCE 47.2F,CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING 48.5F,CAESAR DRESSING 49,2F,CHEESE DRESSING 49.2F; ALLDRESSINGS ARE OPEN BOTTLES,TOTAL 20 LBS;MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE FOODS;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ATTACHED PIPES/TUBES ABOVE COOKING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS IN FRONT AREA MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED;DOOR OPENINGS AT THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN DISH AREA NEEDS REPAINTING,STONE WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FINISH,MUST BE SMOOTH;CEILING TILES IN DISH AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA AND AIR FAN IN KITCHEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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