Giordano's Pizza

Chicago Health Dept

5311 S BLACKSTONE AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

Inspection history

AUG 27

2025

PASS 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, WAIT STATION AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHEILDS, AIR VENTS AND CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS TO REMOVE LITTER.

AUG 26

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECYT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 13

2024

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THREE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA, MISSING DRAINPIPE AND COVERED WITH LINENS, HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BACKING UP AND COVERED WITH PIZZA BOX, HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA COVERED WITH ICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN SAUSAGE 64.8F AND RAW SAUSAGE 69.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR IN SECOND FLOOR WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECYT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 21

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVES ON SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570276 DATE 1/26/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

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JAN 30

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REAR BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PTRAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LADIES TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CANS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE STAIRWELL BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 26

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. SAUSAGE, CHEESE ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE THE ORIGINAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ARRIVED AND CERTIFICATE IS A COPY NO ORIGINAL AVAILABLE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

2 OUT 3 HANDWASHING SINKS HAD NO PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS AFTER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND TOWELS AT ALL INKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FOUND 0 PPM AT RINSE. RAN SEVERAL CYCLES AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MANAGER HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REAR BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PTRAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LADIES TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CANS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 29

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REAR BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE STAIRWELL BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT AND TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 21

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TAPE AROUND THE FAUCET. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK.

MAR 26

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNER AREAS OF SECOND FLOOR STORAGE.

MAY 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 15

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed ambient air temperature inside reach in (pizza) prep cooler to be 46.8F. Instructed all refrigeration must have ambient internal air temperature of 40F or less at all times. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Cooler may not be used until repaired and approved for use by CDPH. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Food Temperature

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

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: pizza sauce @ 51.8F; chicken 46.4F - 47.5F; beef @ 53.6F; and sausage @ 55.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must held @ 40F or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded potentially hazardous foods during inspection. Operator estimates total value of 15lbs of denatured foods to be approximately $75. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed bulk containers in pasta area not labeled. Observed bags of frozen foods without proper labels in freezers (2nd floor). Must label all bulk items with name. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed reach in (pizza) prep cooler in disrepair. Lid on right does not fit correctly and crack in top compartment. Must repair and maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed minor leak at pipe under hand sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

OCT 16

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON DUCT EQUIPMENT ABOVE SOUTH DINING AND BEVERAGE AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE PREP/BEVERAGE AREAS.

APR 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

SEP 30

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYERS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND & UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL. AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN REAR CLEANING STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AT DRINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,2ND FL. HOT WATER TANK ROOM & STORAGE AREA,UNDER STAIRS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.

SEP 14

2015

FAIL 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR DRAIN & POP LINES AT DINING SERVICE WAIT STATION AND ON WALL & CEILING AT HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO FRONT MAN DOOR AND REVOLVING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/14/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYERS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND & UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL. AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN REAR CLEANING STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA & 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AT DRINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,2ND FL. HOT WATER TANK ROOM & STORAGE AREA,UNDER STAIRS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.

JUN 24

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE. SOME DUST OBSERVED IN VENT SYSTEM ABOVE DISHMACHINE; REMOVE. CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. ONE SECTION OF CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM AND RIGHT OUTSIDE OF MENS WASHROOM NEED REPAIR FROM WATER DAMAGE; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

NOV 15

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

MAY 15

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

MAR 13

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM.

JUN 14

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS AND IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

APR 25

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS AND IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

APR 18

2011

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL 1/2-1 INCH HOLES IN ALL 3 GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS. MUST REPLACE LIDS SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS AND IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NOV 12

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 33 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.

NOV 10

2010

PASS 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 EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ONSITE. ALSO FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYINGB UNDER AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE,IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER STAIRCASE LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED WORN AND MISSING WEATHER STRIPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOORS CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

NOV 5

2010

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

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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ONSITE. ALSO FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYINGB UNDER AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE,IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER STAIRCASE LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED WORN AND MISSING WEATHER STRIPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOORS CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

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