ITALIAN PIZZA KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

823 W EASTMAN ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

9 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2019.

Last inspected Feb 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 1

2019

PASS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES AND PIZZA RACK IN IN PREP AREA. ALSO. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE COKE MACHINE, INTERIOR A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIN CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON SALAD PREP COOLER. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER ON COOK LINE. REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON PIZZA PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 24

2019

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANGER ONSITE OR CERTIFICATED POSTED, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; HAMBURGERS AND PIZZA ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES AND PIZZA RACK IN IN PREP AREA. ALSO. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE COKE MACHINE, INTERIOR A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 5 LBS OF RANCH AND 5 LBS OF BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F, AND 2 LBS OF BACON, 50F, IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD RTE/TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD VALUED AT $45.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON SOME TCS AND RTE FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS FOR OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER HOLDING TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREP COOLER SERVICED AND MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES IN THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE DRY STORAGE AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, AND ON WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND WALLS AROUND THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHED AND SMALL FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIN CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN, ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SEP 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITH SOAP, RINSING THEM IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, AND DIPPING THEM IN A 3RD COMPARTMENT WITH NO SANITIZING SOLUTION (OPPM). ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PLACING PREVIOUSLY WASHED DISHES ON THE CLEAN STORAGE RACK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM) AND THE DISHES ON THE RACK WERE RE-WASHED PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND 2 OF THE BOTTOM SECTIONS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT REFRIGERATORS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE ELECTRICAL LINE, BACK OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR THAT STORES NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN, AND THE PIZZ OVEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ABOVE MENTIONED FIXTURES TO PROTECT FOOD IF A LIGHT BULB WERE TO BREAK OR SHATTER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 19

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND SPRAY BOTTLES ON IT AND A PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP ALL HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547164 DATED JUNE 16, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT: #45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING TO THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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JUN 16

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 9

2015

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE. SINK ALSO WITHOUT COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST MAKE SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION AND MOVED THE PREP TABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Other

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-8-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34- FACILITY IS IN THE PROCESS OF RESEALING FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THE FLOOR IS COMPLETELY SEALED AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#38-FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PURCHASE 3 STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.#42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INFORMED STAFF THAT HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 8

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FACILITY IS IN THE PROCESS OF RESEALING FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THE FLOOR IS COMPLETELY SEALED AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PURCHASE 3 STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INFORMED STAFF THAT HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

JUN 27

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to intall shield along sides of exposed handsinks in both prep areas.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust hood and filters and can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and reseal floor in prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to install coving along wallbase through-out premises. Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Must install covers over ventilation fan in toilet room. Sections of exposed brick wall not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided for condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer.

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