SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DOMINO'S PIZZA.

BEAT. 42/100

1234 S CANAL ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 19, 2016 · passed

Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WORN CAULKING NOTED AT ALL BASES OF SINK (3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HANDSINK). INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME

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

ALL WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MAY 12
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO PREVIOUS LEAK. SECTION OF CEILING WITHOUT PROPER SURFACE, EXPOSED PIPES AND POOR COVERING OF PLASTIC WITH HOLES AND HANGING FROM CEILING. PREP TABLE WHERE DOUGH AND CHICKEN PREPARED LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BELOW SECTION OF CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO CEASE AND DESIST PREPARATION OR STORAGE OF FOOD IN SAME AREA UNTIL CEILING REPAIRED. CEILING MUST BE OF A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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

OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

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

WORN CAULKING NOTED AT ALL BASES OF SINK (3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HANDSINK, AND UTILITY SINK). INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

ALL WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

JAN 14
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 7
2016
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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED THE USE OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FILM AND DEBRIS ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE DRAINBOARDS AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRAINBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

THE METAL WALL LINER ON THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE DOUGH PREP STATION IS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR/REPLACE THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

BATHROOM FAN INOPERABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE THE FAN.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING EXCESSIVE BRACELETS/WRISTWEAR PREPARING PIZZA DOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE JEWELRY AND WASH HANDS.

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

SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ARE BEING STORED ON PREP COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

APR 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(PIZZAS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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

CLEAN OR REMOVE HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN REAR.

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

CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL BADLY STAINED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LOINGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

CLEAN DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT, AND FROM EXHAUST VENT IN WASHROOM. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND CARD BOARD BOX. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN OFFICE AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

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

REPAIR/TIGHTEN HOSE CONNECTED TO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

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JAN 27
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED AND DATED WHEN STORED OVER 24 HOURS.

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

REMOVE RUST FROM CAN OPENER HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN REAR.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

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

REMOVE RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM OFFICE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DUST).

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

CLEAN DIRT FROM WALLS AND DOORS WHERE PRESENT. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN UPPER WALL LEDGE ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

ALL ARTICLES STORED IN OFFICE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. THERE IS NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE MANAGER ON DUTY. MUST PROVIDE.(PIZZA) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

JUN 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1467342 ON 6-19-14 NOT CORRECTED. (29)PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1383381 ON 02/07/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)SEAL THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. (38)FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING HEAVILY. MUST REPAIR. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (PIZZA,ETC) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE 7-38-012

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

JUN 19
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPRED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE(PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC)

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1383381 ON 02/07/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)NOTED RUST AND HOLES ALONG THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET. MUST REPLACE. SEAL THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. (38)FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING HEAVILY. MUST REPAIR. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

FEB 7
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUST AND HOLES ALONG THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET. MUST REPLACE. SEAL THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INERIOR OF PREP COOLER,ALL PREP TABLES AS NEEDED AND THE VENT COVERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVES IN REAR.

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

REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.

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

FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING HEAVILY. MUST REPAIR.

AUG 1
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 16
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 25
2013
FAILED
1 violation1 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

NOTED OVER 30 LIVE FLIES INSIDE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.

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