Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd

Chicago Health Dept

2475 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

Inspection history

NOV 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL, PEELING CEILING AND SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR RECEIVING/PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS IN PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CLOGGED FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 6

2019

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(MEATBALLS(180.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR LIQUOR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM, 20 FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS, 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND FLOOR UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL, PEELING CEILING AND SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS AT IMPROPER SANITATION CONCENTRATION. QUATENARY IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LESS THAN 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE QUATENARY TO 150 PPM - 400 PPM QUATENARY, IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE NOW WASH RINSED AND SANITIZED IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES, OBSERVED OIL AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL IN DISH WASHING AREAS, OBSERVED SOIL IN GASKET OF REACH IN FRIDGES,OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 30

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITHOUT COVERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE CHEMICAL ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMAPARTMENT IN REAR PREP AREA . MUST REAPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

JUN 15

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink , and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. walk in cooler door gaskets in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler had peeling paint/exposed concrete , shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by 3 compartment in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

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AUG 29

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the upper portion of reach in pizza dough cooler: 14lbs of sausage found between 47.3F- 51.1F; and 6lbs of mozzarella cheese @ 46.7F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all cold, potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less (and hot foods held at 140F or higher) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found prepackaged deserts without proper label. Instructed to label all prepackaged items with business name, address, list of ingredients and date (if potentially hazardous. Must also date all other prepped potentially hazardous foods (portioned pastas, chicken, etc) and bulk food items labeled with name. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found area behind fryers and broasters with excessive grease build up. Found lower interior of fryers with excessive grease build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize all.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found worn floors in rear dry storage area, with many cracks and crevices. Instructed to seal or paint floor throughout area.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found water leaking (on to floor) from pipes inside front closet, in hallway leading to kitchen area. Must repair leak and maintain. Found broken (cold) water handle on rear 1 compartment sink in rear kitchen area. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Found thermometer on outside of 4 door reach in cooler in disrepair. Must provide thermometers conspicuously inside refrigeration, or repair outside thermometer.

SEP 25

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER WITH INSULATION SHOWING.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

SEP 22

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CRAB CAKES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 44.1F AND CRAB CAKES AT 46.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 43.5F, HAMBURGERS AT 43.3F, AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 185# OF FOOD WORTH $325. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER WITH INSULATION SHOWING.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

NOV 24

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PIZZA CUTTING BOARD AND THE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD BOTH WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP IN THE FRYER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE SALAD PREP STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 17

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PUMP/WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND ANY PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP IN THE FRYER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAR 26

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed hand sin in salad prep are missing caulk, shall be provided. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving, racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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 ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Cooler shelving/racks in prep area coolers need cleaning(detailed), rear storage room shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving, cabinet drawers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in walk in cooler kitchen areas had peeling paint, shall be repaired, damaged, broken floor tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be repaired/replaced. Floors under heavy equipment cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, rear storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls/ceiling in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in rear kitchen, walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area shall be provided/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers and kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning. exposed hand had leaking pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.

FEB 25

2013

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 7

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SANDWICHES,TOUCHING GARBAGE CAN LIDS,WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON THEN RETURNED TO PREPARE FOODS)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BENEATH SHELVINGS AT REAR STORAGE WAREHOUSE,INSIDE THE REAR EQUIPMENT ROOM,WEST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX. 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALSO MISSING A PEST CONTROL MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM,SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT DEEP CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF PIZZA PREP WORK TABLES,CARROT PEELER ON WALL ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WAREHOUSE ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BROKEN,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE TOOL ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

OCT 10

2012

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD ON COOKING LINE BADLY STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN COOLERS NEEDS REPLACED OR RESEALED, AND MUST RESTRICT USING CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE SERVICE LINE AREA IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REPAIR BROKEN BRICK TILE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OF LIQUOR STORAGE AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE ALL EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE ON ALL HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS

OCT 13

2011

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 7

2011

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

OCT 6

2011

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED.FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. ALSO OBSERVED SOME FOODS UNCOVERED IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER STORED ON SHELF BENEATH DUSTY FAN COVERS.MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE LAUNDRY ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS CLUTTERED TOOL ROOM,REAR STORAGE ROOM,LIQUOR ROOM. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

Minor Sanitation

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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS USED FOR LINERS AT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DDRAINS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR LINES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE TOOL ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 29

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR SENSOR KNOB ON PAPER NAPKIN AT PREP AREA,AND DAMAGED GASKET ON PIZZA WARMER UNIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN OUTER WALLS OF PIZZA WARMER EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE PIZZA OVEN HOOD LINE WITH DUSTS,AND CHEF REACH IN COOLER DRAWER BOTTOMS WITH SPILLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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