SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GUERREROS PIZZA INC.

BEAT. 31/100

2024 S CALIFORNIA AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 18, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 7 of 25 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57)FOOD HANDLER TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/3/24, REPORT #2608304. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

DEC 3
2024
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN VARIOUS AREAS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 26
2024
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN VARIOUS AREAS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

OCT 26
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED OPEN MEAT STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD INSIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE GRILL EXHAUST HOOD AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOXES, CHAIRS, LADDERS, ETC IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR CONSUMERS TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b)

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AUG 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED POLICY ON PREMISES BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND DUSTY TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES, AND REMOVE THE DUST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATES.

MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF READY TO EAT FOODS/TCS FOODS PREPARED, PACKAGED AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED,SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON CONDIMENT CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR CUTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASEMENT #10 CAN OPENER.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PIZZA DOUGH MIXER BOWL UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND THE BASEMENT 2 DOOR COOLER WHICH ARE HELD ON WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

JUL 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 28
2016
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SAID REFRIGERATOR, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT A TEMPERATURE OF 61.6F. OBSERVED PREP COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.7F. PREP COOLER UNIT TEMPERATURE WAS LOWERED AND AT 40F BY THE END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE TO MAINTAIN A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING STORED. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SAID ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR DURING IN UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10LBS OF HAM AT 59F, 5 GALLONS OF MILK AT 58F, 30 LBS OF PORK AT 57.5F AND 5LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 57F, 1 LB. OF CHOPPED TOMATOES 54F, 1 LB OF CHEESE AT 52F, AND 1/2LB OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 52F. ALL PRODUCTS WERE VALUED AT $200. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING A BURRITO AND USING HIS BARE HANDS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, SHREDDED CHEESE). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BARE HANDS WHEN PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO ALWAYS USE CLEAN FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, SPOONS, OR TONGS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

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

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP COOLE,R LOCATED UPSTAIRS, AND ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, ALL IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAIN WITH DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND PIZZA OVENS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTS IN WASHROOM, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ONE DOOR REEFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYER(GREASE BUILDUP).

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OCT 28
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 23
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 PLUS LIVE SMALL AND LARGE ROACHES INFESTATION THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS CRAWLING ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS WALLS,CRAWLING ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVINGS NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,ON GASKETS AND ON MOTORS OF COOLERS ,AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN SAME AREAS,CRAWLING ON WALLS AND ON ELECTRIC PANEL AT REAR NEAR THE CUSTOMER SEATING,TOILET ROOM AREA,AND IN BETWEEN MAIL ENVELOPE CLIPBOARD ON KITCHEN WALL.ALSO,OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS OF FOOD PREP AREAS,CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST BE SECURED AND INSECT PROOFED,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL MULTI USE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS/UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT SEVERAL KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP COOLERS AND REMOVE KNIFES,PIZZA UTENSILS STORED BEHIND THE PIZZA FOOD PREP STATION-MUST WASH-RINSE--SANITIZE THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,SHELVINGS FRONT AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER ETC.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG,AROUND,UNDER,WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE WASHED-RINSED-SANITIZED AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS CRACKS/CREVICES MUST BE SEALED AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN DETAIL AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY CLEANED,SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

AUG 14
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 28
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND CEILING BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED ON THE NORTH WALL OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA.ALSO,THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS TORN AND BOTTOM LEFT CORNER HAS A 1/2" MODE OF PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PEST AND CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,SIGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES UP).

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,DIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,GASKETS INSIDE OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS ETC.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM REAR OF COOLERS WHERE NOTED.

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

OVERHHAS GRILL VENT/CANOPY HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST DEGREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN.

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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

MOP SINK LEFT WATER HANDLE HAS A WATER LEAK AND DRIPPING-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA/DRY STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 9
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OVERHHAS GRILL VENT/CANOPY HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST DEGREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION AND PROBE THERMOMETERS.

DEC 10
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE MIXING BOWL, SLICER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER FRONT PREP.

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

NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

SEP 5
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEED TO SEAL.

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

NEED TO DEFROST 1ST. BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER.CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEED TO REPLACE.

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

3 COMP. SINK NOZZEL LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.

AUG 28
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE DISH RACKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM REGULARLY.

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

THE FLOOR IN THE WEST SIDE DRY STOREAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE RACKS ARE THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE MAIN BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP AND REMOVE THE DIRT BUILDUP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

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

THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE OVEN ARE STAINED. CLEAN OR RESEAL THE CEILING SO IT IS A LIGHT COLOR. CLEAN THE DIRTY BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 21
2012
FAILED
5 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

OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY STORAGE AND FOOD STORAGE AREA, THE FRONT DOOR WAS PROPPED WIDE OPEN THE ENTIRE INSPECTION, INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP THE DOORS CLOSED. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.

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

THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE OPENER.

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

THE DISH RACKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE RACKS AND SANITIZE THEM REGULARLY.

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

THE FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,IN THE BATHROOM AND BASEMENT ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE OVEN ARE STAINED, CLEAN OR RESEAL THE CEILING SO IT IS A LIGHT COLOR. CLEAN THE DIRTY BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 11
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 30
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE TWO DOOR HOTLINE COOLER HAS DIRTY, TAPED UP GASKETS. CLEAN AND RESEAL THE COOLER DOOR SO IT IS SANITARY. CLEAN THE GREASY SIDES OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAY 21
2012
FAILED
5 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

TWO DEAD ROACHES, 2 LIVE INDIA MEAL MOTHS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR PERIMETER, IN FRONT OF THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS. CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
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. THE BASEMENT SHELVES AND TABLES ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE IN DETAIL.

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

THE TWO DOOR HOTLINE COOLER HAS DIRTY, TAPED UP GASKETS. CLEAN AND RESEAL THE COOLER DOOR SO IT IS SANITARY. CLEAN THE GREASY SIDES OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY, MOVED EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS.

OCT 6
2011
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2011
FAILED
4 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

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 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE NORTH WALL BEHIND THE REACHIN FREEZERS FRONT MAIN DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECH TO SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE HOODS AND THE FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA THICK WITH BUILDUP.

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