OCT 6
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GINO'S NORTH PIZZERIA.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
1111 W GRANVILLE AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 6, 2025 · passed
14 of 24 inspections passed, 6 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN THROUGHOUT FAICLITY. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
JAN 182024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 18
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
JAN 52024FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2024
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK AND THE HOT WATER NOTED AT 125.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. HOT WATER ONLY MUST NOT EXCEED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PIZZA PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND THE PIZZA PREP TABLE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ON THE PIZZA DOUGH PREP STATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, RUST AND BLACK SLIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.----NOTED DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BEHIND AND ALONG THE SIDES OF KITCHEN COOLERS, UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS SEALANT ON WALLS AND SURROUNDING PIPING UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN IS UNEVEN, BUMPY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE OR MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WEST WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE VENTILATION OF THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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JUN 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-30-20 INSPECTION 2359689. VIOLATION 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK AT BAR AREA WHILE BARTENDER WAS SERVING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND SINK SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT CUSTOMER BATHROOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE AND HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF BOTH SODA POP GUN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED KNOBS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BOTH CUSTOMER BATHROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING ABOVE STOVE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
JUL 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILLKIT.PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LOOSE WATER HANDLES AT SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 52017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 5
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
RUBBER MAT UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND WITH STANDING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
MAR 172017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO SEAL/GROUT OPENING BY THE CABINET BASE BEHIND BAR AREA EAST SIDE
MAR 102017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. BAR AREA:ON SHELVES BY THE ICE MACHINE,UNDER COUNTER TOP,UNDER THE PLASTIC MATS WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED,UNDER BLACK CRATES AT NORTH-EAST AREA ON FLOORS. PIZZA AREA: UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN ON FLOOR/CORNERS OF WEST SIDE.KITCHEN:UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WEST AREA, ON SHELVES BY THE DOUGH PIZZA MACHINE,UNDER BLACK CRATES,AND INSIDE STORAGE/FURNACE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
WE(BARTENDER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED RODENTICIDE PELLETS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER WERE OPENED FOOD(ICE INSIDE THE ICE BINS, CLEAN GLASSES,AND CITRUS AREA SLICED FOR MIX DRINKS,CUTTING BOARD AND KNIVES ARE STORED BY THE CLEAN GLASSES),UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE BLACK BROOM AT SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PESTICIDE PELLETS MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BAIT BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-17-16,REPORT#1975655 #30-FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED PASTA, FLOUR, ETC. MUST LABEL. #34- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS/BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED TODAY 3-10-17 THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PLASTIC MATS UNDER CLEAN GLASSES AT BAR AREA,HAS EXCESS LIQUID SPILLAGE.NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE CABINETS BASE AND FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA( NORTH-EAST OF THE BAR).NEED TO SEAL/GROUT OPENING BY THE CABINET BASE. RUG UNDER THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS SATURATED WITH WATER AND GRIMES,NEED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA(WEST OF THE PARKING LOT) FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. WATER ON FLOOR AT EAST WALL AT SAME STORAGE ,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALL UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
NOV 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED PASTA, FLOUR, ETC. MUST LABEL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS/BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUN 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 242015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 24
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
AUG 172015FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT ICE SCOOP INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
OCT 92014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED METAL PLATE WITH ATTACHED BEER HOSES INSIDE THE ICE BINAT NORTH END OF THE BAR, WHICH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RELOCATED.THE OTHER ICE BIN AT SOUTH END OF BAR IS USED ONLY TO STORE BOTTLES AND ICE IS NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN AT NORTH END OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PREP TABLE AT PIZZA PREP AREA TOO CLOSE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMALLER PREP TABLE. SURFACE OF WOOD SPATULAS USED FOR PIZZA,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH.OBSERVED PEELING WOOD AROUND THE CIR-CONFERENCE OF THE WOOD SPATULAS,INSTRUCTED TO
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
: FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.FLOOR BROKEN NOT EVEN,DEBRIS ON FLOOR,NOT ABLE TOO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEP 292014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WERE WATER IS TURNED TO ICE.ALSO FRONT METAL PLATE INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH MINERAL AND RUST BUILD-UP.OBSERVED ICE CUBES WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INTO THEM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,FURNACE AREA.WASHROOMS.BEHIND BAR AREA AND BY THE ICE MACHINE,OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FOUND SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,ALSO REMOVAL SCREENS ARE BENDED,GAPS OF 1" TO 1 1/2" SIDE AND BOTTOMS OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,RODENT / INSECT PROOF REAR SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED METAL PLATE WITH ATTACHED BEER HOSES INSIDE THE ICE BINAT NORTH END OF THE BAR, WHICH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RELOCATED.THE OTHER ICE BIN AT SOUTH END OF BAR IS USED ONLY TO STORE BOTTLES AND ICE IS NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN AT NORTH END OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PREP TABLE AT PIZZA PREP AREA TOO CLOSE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMALLER PREP TABLE. SURFACE OF WOOD SPATULAS USED FOR PIZZA,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH.OBSERVED PEELING WOOD AROUND THE CIR-CONFERENCE OF THE WOOD SPATULAS,INSTRUCTED TO
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.FLOOR BROKEN NOT EVEN,DEBRIS ON FLOOR,NOT ABLE TOO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE FOUR BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NO HAIR RESTRAINT USED AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.
APR 82014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2014
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK, GREEN, AND BLACK SLIMY DISCOLORATIONS ON THE UPPER INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACEE. THE REMAINING ICE IN THE MACHINE WAS DISCARDED UPON REQUEST. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED-DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED ICICLES ON THE FAN VENT AND HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE WALLS OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE BAR TO REMOVE SLIMY DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE NOZZLE ON THE DISPENSING TIP OF THE GUN.
NOV 72013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES BEHIND BAR WITH SPILLS AND DIRT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER DOUGH MACHINE AND ON FLOOR INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/24/12).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED BAR GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND BAR GUN HOLDERS/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALSO MUST SEAL ANY HOLES/GAPS IN FLOOR ON PREMISES.
FEB 222011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA PIPE LINE RUNNING THROUGH INSIDE OF SEVING ICE BINS AT THE BAR,AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS.REPAIR TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET,AND REPAIR RUST ON METAL PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON DRAIN BOARD ON SINKS IN THE BAR,AND ON INSIDE MICROWAVE OVEN,ALSO ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED CONCRETE AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET TO CLOSE ON IT'S OWN WHEN ANY ONE ENTERS OR EXITS THE TOILET.MEANWHILE DOORS SHOULD BE MANUELLY KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →