AUG 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAKE'S BEST PIZZERIA.
BEAT. 40/100
133 N CALIFORNIA AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 2, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND REAR WARE WASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION FROM THE WORKER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 (A)(1) OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT 130F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $5. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 60.4F, MILK AT 48.7F, EGGS AT 53.6F, GROUND BEEF AT 52.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F AND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 67.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GRILL, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A) DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
JAN 282016FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2016
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
FOUND WASTE WATER BACK UP IN REAR PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND CLEARED THE FLOOR DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527459 DATED MARCH 03, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 36-INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FRONT CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PIZZA OVEN AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILS UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FAUCET IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETECTED A STRONG SEWER SMELL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMELL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAR 32015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MIXER AND REPLACE WITH A TABLE WHICH IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPREATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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MAY 82014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 8
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED/DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR VENTS TO REMOVE OLD DEBRIS AND LITER.
MAY 62014FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2014
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT THE IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.1F. THIS COOLER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. NO CITATION
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT FOOD HANDLER. PREMISES WILL BE SERVING PIZZA SLICES AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR (NOT RODENT PROOF) WITH A 2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FRONT DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. NO CITATION
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED/DAMAGED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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