Chicago
50
YOUR CALL

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc

8058 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
50/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
35
24 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-16
Pass Rate
69%
8 failures
Score
50/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-16
Failed 8 inspections (2024, 2022, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 107 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 107×
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Other minor 23×
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Employee Hygiene critical 17×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 11×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-10-16 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND AN OPEN CAN OF ANCHOVIES IN WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CAN AND PLACE IN A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND LABEL CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

A FLY STRIP WAS OBSERVED OVER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STRIP AND PLACE IN CORNER AREA NEAR REAR DOOR OR OTHER AREA AND NOT ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

2025-07-23 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2025-06-16 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA IS LOOSE IN THE MIDDLE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL GASKET WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CONSTANT LEAKING FROM THE VALVE AT THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA ABOVE THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2024-07-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO LOCKERS

2024-07-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA,MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED PASTA-57.2F.10LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-52.7F.1LB. COLE SLAW-57.9F.12LBS. LASAGNA-56.7F.4LBS. ITALIAN SAUSAGE-54.0F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 52.0F IN REAR PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:40 P.M. THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 36.5F.(PRIORITY 7-38-0...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PIZZA BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN DISH STORAGE RACKS MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED SOILED & DISCOLORED CHEMICAL TEST KIT NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SANITIZER SOLUTION PPM'S. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,MICROWAVE SHELF,INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO LOCKERS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592514 4/10/24 NOT CORRECTED #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVENS.#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MAN...

2024-04-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF OVEN, FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-CAN OPENER BLADE

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOODS OF PIZZA OVENS

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVENS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER HE PLACED A BAG INSIDE OF GARBAGE CAN THEN MOVED IT PUT ON HIS APRON AND PLASTIC GLOVES GRABBED A HANDFUL OF CHEESE AND PLACED ON A PIZZA WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.THE FEMALE ENPLOYEE HAD BEEN HA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A SMALL FOIL PAN IN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN. PAN WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN HOT HOLDING CABINET SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL BOXED SLICED VARIETY OF PIZZAS SUCH AS (SAUSAGE-120.0F,CHEESE -115.0F,PEPPERONI-120.9F,VEGETABLE-110.1F,CHICKEN-127.4)PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER....

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON TOPSIDE & IN 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER SUCH AS 15LBS. SAUSAGE-49.5F-53.6F,7LBS. DICED CHICKEN-49.3F-51.8F.7LBS.GROUNDBEEF-46.4F.8LBS. TURKEY-45.3F.2LBS. PRE-COOKED DICED BELL PEPPERS-49.5F-64.4F.9LBS. PE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 53.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-00...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING GLOVES IMPROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER,WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ON PIZZA TABLES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF OVEN, FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-CAN OPENER BLADE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOODS OF PIZZA OVENS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVENS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-21 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK FLOUR AND ITALIAN SEASONING FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDSINK IN THE HOT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON PREP COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS ON THE PIZZA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN PIZZA REACH-IN COOLER, GASKETS, AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SHELVING AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

2022-08-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 18 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILINGS, PIZZA BOXES,CAN FOODS. APPX. 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING ON DUMPSTER.MUST REPLACE LID ON DUMPSTER TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIZZA OVENS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF PIZZA OVENS.

2021-10-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP (KIT)ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HAM 60.1F AND CHICKEN 58.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-0...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

2021-03-02 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, OVEN, STOVE, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN NORTH WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES, UNFINISHED WALL SURFACES AND MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL NEAR REAR DOOR IN NORTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-09-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE BUCKETS OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OPEN TOE SHOES WORN BY MANAGER.MUST WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR PROTECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ADJUST DOORS TO STAY CLOSED ON SAME.DAMAGED SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,MOP SINK BASIN,HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MICRO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR ON PREMISES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS.IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WINDOW TRIM NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: MUST HANG MOPS AND MOP HEADS UP TO DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANGING DRY SYSTEM ABOVE MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-09-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS ON TOILET ROOMS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREAS,MOP SINK AREA,REAR HALL WAY AREA.APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON CEILING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST STORE BUCKETS OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED OPEN TOE SHOES WORN BY MANAGER.MUST WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR PROTECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ADJUST DOORS TO STAY CLOSED ON SAME.DAMAGED SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,MOP SINK BASIN,HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MICROWAVE SHELF,STEAM TAB...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR ON PREMISES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS.IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: MUST HANG MOPS AND MOP HEADS UP TO DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANGING DRY SYSTEM ABOVE MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WINDOW TRIM NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-07-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ADJUST DOORS TO STAY CLOSED ON SAME.DAMAGED SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,MOP SINK BASIN,HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MICROWAVE SHELF,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER -F...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: MUST HANG MOPS AND MOP HEADS UP TO DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANGING DRY SYSTEM ABOVE MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN,LOOSE WINDOW TRIM NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GRO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-07-14 Fail Canvass
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critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP (KIT)ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ADJUST DOORS TO STAY CLOSED ON SAME.DAMAGED SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,MOP SINK BASIN,HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MICROWAVE SHELF,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVER & SHELVING UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING. OBSERVED A MISSING LID AND A DAMAGED LID BENT IN UPRIGHT POSITION LEAVING A APPX. "3-4" GAP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN,LOOSE WINDOW TRIM NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMEN'S TOIL...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST HANG MOPS AND MOP HEADS UP TO DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANGING DRY SYSTEM ABOVE MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Stay at Home; Social Distancing Requirements; and Essential Businesses and Operations 15. Social Distancing, Face Covering, and PPE Requirements. OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED SIX-FOOT DISTANCES,TAPE,OR BY OTHER MEANS FOR CUSTOMERS IN LINE TO MAINTAIN DIS...

2019-09-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-09-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (PIZZA, ITALIAN BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORI...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT FOOD PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM DAMAGED AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE FAUCET. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID/COVERED RECEPTACLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DIRT/DUST AND FOOD PARTICLES ON THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE STORAGE, TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND VENTS THROUGH OUT. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2185121 DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -49. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OVEN, STOVE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, HO...

2018-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF INFORMING EMPLOYEES THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AND FRONT PIZZA PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL PIZZA BOXES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OVEN, STOVE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SVERAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN HALLWAY NEAR OFFICE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AOBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2017-08-02 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ALONG UTILITY SINK, BEHIND OVENS, STORAGE RACKS, ETC. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, FILTERS AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL CANNED TOMATO PUREE OFF FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR.

2017-01-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING TILES AND METAL FRAMES HOLDING THE CEILING TILES IN PLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

2017-01-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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

GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HARDENED GREASE AND DEBRIS FOUND ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE LID. MUST CLEAN THE ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES-MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT WHICH IS USED TO EITHER WASH OR SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. SPRAYER WHICH EXTENDS ABOVE THIS COMPARTMENT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY (SPRAYS ALL OVER THE AREA). MUST INST...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPPED AND BAGGED UP WHICH ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA THAT HAVE DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES AND CANNOT BE EASILY CLEANED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE DIRT AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING TILES AND METAL FRAMES HOLDING THE CEILING TILES IN PLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL STAFF COOKING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

2016-01-29 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FLOUR, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE OF RESTROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OR BUILT IN THE PIZZA PEP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.

2015-03-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND DOOR OF LADIES TOILET ROOM WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

2015-02-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

DOOR GASKETS OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN PREP COOLER. REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND TABLES AND WIRE RACKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT AND ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND DOOR OF LADIES TOILET ROOM WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

2014-09-22 Pass Complaint
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND OPEN BAG OF HOT PEPER SPICE.MUST PROVIDE LARGE CONTAINER WITH LID.MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND DOORS OF COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CORNER WALL IN POOR REPAIR,(LOOSE) AT PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA LEADING TO REARMUST REPAIR.

2014-04-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET WITH MOP.MUST REMOVE WATER AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.MOP UPRIGHT

2013-05-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN DRIVERS AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

2012-12-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-11-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER NOT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 48.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

SAUSAGE-47.1F, HAMBURGER-47.1F, CHICKEN-48.9F- ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED MAY 24,2011 NOT CORRECTED:-32-PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.-33- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS F DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, & STORAGE RACKS IN STORE ROOMS.-35-CLEAN AND/O...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM COILS OF EVERY REFRIGERATION UNIT ON PREMISES, ALL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,FILTERS AND HOODS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEGS AND WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SUR...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE COVER FOR AND CLEAN OUT DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP IN REAR AND CLEAN OUT GREASE TRAP(FOUL ODOR NOTED).

minor Pest Activity

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

REFRAIN FROM LEAVING DIRTY MOP WATER IN MOP BUCKETS AND HANG CLEAN MOPS UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

2011-05-24 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS F DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, & STORAGE RACKS IN STORE ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS/CEILING TILES AND HEAT VENTS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR HOLES IN WALL BY PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE AND WALL ON OTHER SIDE WHERE METAL MOLDING IS MISSING. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS THR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR EXHAUST IN WASHROOM.

2010-09-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
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 CLEAN/SANITIZE CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE.

2010-08-19 Pass Complaint
1
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 CLEAN/SANITIZE CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE.

2010-05-11 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment.REACH IN COOLERS ,REACH IN FREEZERS,FAN COVER GUARDS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS,AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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.REAR WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING.

2010-01-26 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FAN COVER GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK NEED SOME CLEANING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN THE REACH-IN COOLER.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
69
Maxwell Charcoal Grill
74
Whale Fish & Chicken
45
Subway Sandwich

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