SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ITALIAN FIESTA PIZZERIA, INC.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

1919 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 1, 2025 · passed

25 of 33 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
33
25 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
176
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NO LABEL OBSERVED ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

APR 22
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NO LABEL OBSERVED ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP SIDE KITCHEN, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THAT SAME KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE FAR REAR KITCHEN AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND ON SOME SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

AUG 28
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND NO LABEL ON THE LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE SIDE EXTERIOR AREAS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP KITCHEN LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING TO WALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MAR 11
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN FRONT GRILL AREA, PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NO TOILET BOWL COVER ON THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER. NO VENT FAN COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM; PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE VENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT FAN COVER IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS WITH DUST AND SOME RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED. SOME CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE FRONT GRILL AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

SEP 29
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 15
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL TABLE LEGS, WHEELS, OUTSIDE OF OVENS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENT ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL TABLE LEGS, WHEELS, OUTSIDE OF OVENS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENT ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9
2023
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL SPICE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF IDENTIFYING MARKERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL PRODUCT HOLDERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS WITH MISSING END CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS WITH HOLES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF SEALING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH PREMISES, ENCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

DEC 14
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR MIXERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 7
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE, BEHIND CLEANING EQUIPMENT SHELVING UNIT, BEHIND POP STORAGE AND SINGLER SERVICE ARTICLES PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF DRY STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PIZZA PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND COVER BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR MIXERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, MISSING CEILING TILES AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 20
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LARGE FLOOR MIXERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE GREASE, FLOUR, DEBRIS AND DIRT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS.

OCT 30
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND PEELING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS AND DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINT.

APR 29
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 18
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 10
2020
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT AND FURNACE ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON IN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR AND LOOSE FLOOR SURFACES IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR, GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILUP AND DEBRIS ON CEILING VENTS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTIAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (PREPACKAGED COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED MINOR DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTCLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES LOCATED BY THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 2
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING IN ALL PREP AREAS: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVES AND PIZZA OVENS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES AND FLOOR MIXERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA AND IN STORAGE AREA.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS, CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

APR 14
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR AND CLEAN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND LABEL CONTAINERS

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF FOOD DEBRIS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

APR 5
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,THE LID COVER IS BENT UNABLE TO CLOSE LID COVER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COVER ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR AND CLEAN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND LABEL CONTAINERS

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF FOOD DEBRIS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

AUG 24
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES,AND COUNTER TOPS IN THE PICK UP SIDE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS FOUND DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,LITTER,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

JAN 19
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE INTERIOR SHEVLINGS OF REACH IN, WALK IN COOLERS ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS. REPLACE/SECURE ALL MISSING/LOOSE COVING THROUGH OUT.

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST,FLOUR AND FOOD SPATTER.

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

NOTED THE HAND SINK FIXTURE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.

JUN 22
2015
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASES AND CORNERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE FURANCE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAY 26
2015
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASES AND CORNERS

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE FURANCE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MAY 14
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER,ALSO OBSERVED ONE LID COVER MISSING ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER OUTSIDE,MUST PROVIDE COVER,SO THAT CONTAINER CAN BE RODENT PROOF,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASES AND CORNERS

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE FURANCE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

AUG 7
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABELS AND BE DATED IF HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.

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

PAINT ALL RUSTY LEGS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.

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

CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN SHELVES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF PREP TABLES IN ALL 3 PREP AREAS.

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

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

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

REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER FOR CEILING VENT IN HALLWAY BY HOT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT(FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT, DEBRIS). CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED(FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT).

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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

WASTE LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER RUNNING INTO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, MUST RE-ROUTE INTO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES THAT HAS SINKS LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT OR PAN.

FEB 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 2-10-14 ON REPORT# 1396135 NOT CORRECTED: #18- 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN SAME AREA IN STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO FURNACE CLOSET IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STOCK FROM THIS ROOM. VIOLATION ABATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION.

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

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN LABELED CONTAINERS.

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

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(BUS PANS INCLUDED) THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED. LARGE SPICE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE LIDS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING, MUST REPLACE CONTAINERS AND LIDS. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FAST FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLER & FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL SINKS, DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS AND COILS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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

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

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

CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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

REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.

FEB 10
2014
FAILED
7 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

EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES OBSERVED DURING INVESTIGATION. 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN BOTH CLOSETS IN MAIN PIZZA PREP AREA, AND IN CORNER UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN BUS PANS ARE STORED ACROSS FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN LABELED CONTAINERS.

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

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(BUS PANS INCLUDED) THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED. LARGE SPICE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE LIDS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING, MUST REPLACE CONTAINERS AND LIDS. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FAST FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLER & FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL SINKS, DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS AND COILS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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

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

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

CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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

REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.

JUN 7
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PEEL INGPAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF OF DOUGH PREP MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.ALSO MUST REMOVE PEELING PANT ON BOTTOM SHELF IN PIZZA PREP STATION.

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

CLEAN OR PAINT WAL IN EMPLOYEE REAR WASHROOM.

MAY 9
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR SHELF.

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

OPENINGS IN LOWER WALLS WERE BASEBOARDS ARE MISSING IN EMPLOYEES MEN WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.

MAR 17
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND TABLE STORAGE RACKS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST RE-SEAL.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS. AND CLEAN 1ST COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

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 FLOOR REAR MEAT ROOM,UNDER 3 COMP SINK, MENS ROOM.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN ALL PREP ROOMS, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS DUSTY.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT EVERY PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. NEED TO REPLACE MENS ROOM VENT FAN.

DEC 9
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN LEGS, WHEELS AND PREP TABLE SHELVES IN DOUGH 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. REPLACE/SECURE ALL MISSING/LOOSE COVING THROUGHOUT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT, REMOVING FOOD STAINS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. SECURE WALL COVERING IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL VENT HOOD OVER PIZZA OVENS.

FEB 22
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: DUST ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CORNERS OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE PARTICLES/DUST. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER DOUGH PREP MACHINE. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR WALKIN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN WOMENS AND REAR PREP AREA WASHROOM.

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

ONE COMPARTMENT OF REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLOGGED WITH DEBRI AND ALSO EXPOSED SINK IN THAT AREA; UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN SINKS. BOTH DRAINED SLOWLY.

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