JUN 28
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAMADIA - ART OF PIZZA, LOVE OF WINE.
BEAT. 34/100
59 W GRAND AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 28, 2016 · passed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2016
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND UTILIZE DESIGNATED HAND SINK FOR WASHING OF HANDS IN SAME PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE/GAP ON LOWER WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102015FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1473380 DATED 6/5/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#32 NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OPPOSITE THE SAUCES PREP LINE AND ALSO AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE READING 167F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED PIZZA CUTTERS BY THE PIZZA OVEN WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN AT THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED BLACK DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT VENT BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND CLEAN ALL VENTS.
OCT 42013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH CRACK TILE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE PREP AREA HAS HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE VENTS AND ON THE VENT COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 292012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE, LINED WITH SLIME & MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES, WHERE THE ICE CUBES PASSES THRU. (UNIT TAGGED) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED FOR CLEANING/SANITIZING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BAR COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE RIPPED, MUST REPLACE ALSO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BAR SINK DRAINS, FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, GASKETS OF BAR COOLER DOORS, COUNTERTOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT ALL PREP AREAS & DISHROOM, MUST ADDRESS. FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE ICE CREAM MACHINE (FREEZING COMPARTMENT).
JAN 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. Prep reach in coolers (x2) rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair or replace damaged gaskets.
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. Observed one missing ceiling tile above dishmachine drainboard. Must provide and install ceiling tile.
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