SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LACOCO'S PIZZA & PASTA.

YOUR CALL. 59/100

3350 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 13, 2013 · passed

4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 13
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT ALSO, CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN FANS INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST

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

CEILING TILES MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA

MAY 6
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT ALSO, CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN FANS INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST

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

CEILING TILES MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA

DEC 19
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

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

CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS IST FLOOR PREP AREA ALSO HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA MISSING SOME FLOOR TILES REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE LARGE VENT WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT PRE AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

MAY 31
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS IST FLOOR PREP AREA ALSO HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE TWO PIZZA OVENS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE LARGE VENT WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT PRE AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

JAN 14
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND BAR AREA WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

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

STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME.

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

REATTACH LOOSE WALLBASE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FREE OF FOOD SPILLS. LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING.

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JAN 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.Previous serious violation from report #60252 1/11/10 # 18 not corrected.Still finding evidence of mouse droppings appx.60 or more on shelving units,floors,under booths,Southeast restaurant door not tight fitting,2 dead decayed mice on floor under shelving unit in basement.Premises still has a on going problem with pest control.A receipt of service 1/12/10 on site.Pest control will service premises every 2 weeks to get problem under control.Violation is being corrected at this time of inspection.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.NOT CORRECTED.

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.All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers

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.must repair or replace:worn door gaskets on prep coolers,rusty racks in walk in cooler,missing handle on steam table.

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.

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.

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.In prep area & employees toilet room.Must scrape & paint:peeling paint on wall in dining area.Replace:missing wallbases in prep area.

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.Replace damaged light shield in 1st fl. 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.Repair or replace:leaky back flow device at mop sink,leaky pipe at rear 3- comp sink,hole in mop sink basin --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, ashbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented nd 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.Repair or replace:leaky back flow device at mop sink,leaky pipe at rear 3- comp sink,hole in mop sink basin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

JAN 11
2010
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.Observed evidence of appx 100 or more mouse droppings scattered in various area cabinets,under ice cream machine,liquor storage,under booths in dining area,mechanical room,shelves in basement,on floors throught also 4 dead decayed mice under liquor storage shelves.South-east restaurant door not tight fitting.Must remove droppings & dead mice,clean and sanitize areas,rodent proof door.Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/11/10.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.No certified manager on site at this time while food is being prepared and handled.

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.

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.must repair or replace:worn door gaskets on prep coolers,rusty racks in walk in cooler,missing handle on steam table.

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.

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.

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.In prep area & employees toilet room.Must scrape & paint:peeling paint on wall in dining area.Replace:missing wallbases in prep area.

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.Replace damaged light shield in 1st fl. 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.Repair or replace:leaky back flow device at mop sink,leaky pipe at rear 3- comp sink,hole in mop sink basin

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

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