LACOCO'S PIZZA & WINGS.
3344-3352 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
15 of 22 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 182025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (KEYS, PHONES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD/EQUIPMENT SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
CONDENSOR LEAKING AT PIZZA PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS SURROUNDING 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
AUG 192024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR AND WALL NEAR GREASE WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING TILE NEAR BASEMENT EXTERIOR DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JAN 222024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BEHIND PREP TABLES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE CORNER NEAR CABINET WHERE TOOLS ARE STORED, AND BEHIND AND ALONGSIDE WHITE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR AND WALL NEAR GREASE WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING TILE NEAR BASEMENT EXTERIOR DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OCT 112023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (JACKETS, BACKPACKS, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED WITH BEVERAGE CANS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
MULTIPLE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 32023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FIRST FLOOR REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WATER, GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APR 52022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WHEEL BASES),PREP TABLES,DOUGH FOOD STORAGE BINS,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1ST FL. 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TRIM NEAR DOUGH MACHINE IN 1ST FL. PIZZA PREP AREA,OPENING IN UPPER WALL NEAR BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER OVER FOOD SHELVING UNIT.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32022PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LOWER SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WHEEL BASES),PREP TABLES,DOUGH FOOD STORAGE BINS,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS.
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS WITHOUT LIDS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272022FAILED24 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE ENTER INTO PREP AREA WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON PICKED UP A WET TOWEL FROM CUTTING BOARD AND WIPED GLOVED HANDS AND THEN GOT A PIECE OF BREAD FROM CONTAINER AND WRAPPING PAPER WITH OUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS AND MALE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING AND PLACED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION 2- BOWLS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BOUGHT BOWLS TO PREP STATION WIPED THEM DOWN WITH A TOWEL AND GRABBED CHICKEN TENDERS FROM PREP COOLER AND PLACED IN FRYER BASKET WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER WASHING DISHES AT SINK.SPOKE WITH MANAGER ABOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGING ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND ON FOOD BOXES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED PIZZA POKER AND SPATULAR ON TOP AND INSIDE OF GARBAGE CANS NEAR PIZZA OVEN. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AND SANITIZED. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WIPING PLASTIC GLOVES WITH A WET TOWEL.MANAGER HAD HER TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LOWER SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WHEEL BASES),PREP TABLES,DOUGH FOOD STORAGE BINS,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DRAINLINE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE,LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.
OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS WITHOUT LIDS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED MALE BARTENDER STANDING AT BAR AND 3- CUSTOMERS (MALE & FEMALE)THAT CAME IN FROM OUTSIDE LOOKED AROUND AND THEN SAT AT THE BAR WITHOUT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.FACE COVERINGS WERE PUT ON DURING INSPECTION.(CITATION ISSUED 2-112-340)
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS IN A PUBLIC PLACE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(WARNING)
APR 302021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
JAN 72021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
NOV 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AND BASMENT LIQUOR ROOM NOT CLEAN, OIL AND BEVERAGE SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING MASKS. INSTD TO WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES FOR THE DURATION OF A SHIFT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED FAUCET TIMERS INCORRECTLY SET ON RIGHT WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS AND LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN LADIES RESTROOMS ON MAIN FLOOR. MUST SET ALL METERED FAUCETS TO A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS OF CONTINUOUS WATER FLOW FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS: UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 48.6F; BEEF @ 45.7F; HOT DOGS @ 46.8F; COOKED ASSORTED PASTAS @ 46.9F - 50.9F; CHICKEN WINGS @ 45.5F - 47.1F; AND SLICED TOMATOES @ 44.6F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (IN REFRIGERATION). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 57LBS OF DENATURED FOODS. MANAGER ESTIMATES TOTAL VALUE TO BE $ 145. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING OF ALL TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED, TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE, NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM THE PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL POROUS MATERIALS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (WITH SAUCE AND FRIES IN THEM) TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS/UTENSILS. OBSERVED CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXER AND ALSO DOUGH MACHINE) IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN, APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT.
OCT 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,SLICER, #10 CAN OPENER, AND POTATO CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WALL BEHIND SLICER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND REPLACE CAULK BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SAME AREA AS ABOVE.
OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 200 PPM OF QUAT SANITIZER.
JUL 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALL TILES IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE CARRYOUT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL.
JUN 302016FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER AND PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 45-52F, EGGS AT 48.4F, BLUE CHEESE AT 49F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 61.3F, SAUSAGE AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW SAUSAGE WITH GLOVES ON, TAKE THE GLOVES OFF AND RINSE AND DRY THEIR HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROCEED TO PREPARE FOOD AFTER PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. THIS WAS DONE TWO TIMES DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND HALLWAY BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REAR EXIT DOORS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547439 ON 9/9/15 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - BLACK CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING IN LIGHT COLOR IN SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN THE SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. WALL TILES IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE CARRYOUT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL.
SEP 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CRACKED COVER AT ITALIAN ICE FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.
LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. BLACK CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING IN LIGHT COLOR IN SAME AREA.
SEP 22015FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: REAR DOUBLE RECEIVING DOORS WITH APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND INBETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM THRESHOLD LOOSE, AND DOORS RUSTED AT BOTTOM. DRIVER ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM CORNER AND RUSTED FRAME OF SAME. BAR EXIT DOOR (EAST) WITH APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM. RAT DROPPINGS (2) NOTED IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT OF LOCKED STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOLE IN WALL NOTED. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA WITH DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND NO EXPOSED GARBAGE. ALSO EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CRACKED COVER AT ITALIAN ICE FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.
FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, SPIDERWEBS, DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. BLACK CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING IN LIGHT COLOR IN SAME AREA.
JUL 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER ON 2DN FLOOR WITH HEAVY RUST BUILDUP. RESTORE BOTTOM OF COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN HANDSINK AND INSTALLED DIPPER WELL ATTACHED TO HANDSINK.
OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REACH IN BEER COOLER.
OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REPAIR LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING
JUL 102014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING BURGERS, SAUSAGE PIZZA AND CHICKEN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10/15/13 #1151715 NOT CORRECTED: #38- MUST INSTALL RUNNING DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPS USED FOR ITALIAN ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER ON 2DN FLOOR WITH HEAVY RUST BUILDUP. RESTORE BOTTOM OF COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REACH IN BEER COOLER.
OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REPAIR LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.
OCT 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CHOPPER, SLICER, AND 2ND. FLOOR BAR GUN HOLDERS. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
NEED TO REPAIR/SEAL WALLS AND REPAIR CEILING GOING TO THE 2ND. FLOOR.NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT CEILING FOOD SPLASHES.
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
NEED RUNNING DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE.
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