SEP 16
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648.
BEAT. 31/100
2601 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 16, 2025 · passed
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
6 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
AUG 192025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
AUG 142025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PROVIDED WITH AN EXAM DATE OF 2023. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #38:STILL NOTED OVER 25 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 3 BIG FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS ON WALLS NEAR THE TOILET ROOM, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS, BIG FLIES LANDING ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (PREP TABLES). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
AUG 72025FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2025
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LEAVE THE TOILET ROOM AND DID NOT WASH HANDS UPON ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND AFTER LEAVING THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AND DID NOT DRY THEM WITH A HAND DRYER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND DRY HANDS PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION (LOGBOOK WAS EMPTY). MISSING RECORD OF VISITS AND MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING, COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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DEC 142021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATION TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASH ROOM FIXTURE NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WASHROOM.
JAN 162019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIERED 10/1/2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW/VALID CERTIFICATE.
AUG 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG PIZZA PREP SATION AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AD DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING OVER PIZZA PREP STATION.
NOV 162017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 16
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.
NOV 32017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE MOVABLE STORAGE RACKS AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE WASHROOM DOOR. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
JAN 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AT 155.4F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
JUL 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, WHEN PIZZAS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PIZZA 165*F,IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE HOOD NOT CLEAN OVER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL AROUND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN/CAULK ALSO MISSING BETWEEN WALL/SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND RECAULK. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP COUNTER.
MAY 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED PIZZA 180.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS(FOOD DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR MIXER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
MAY 62015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2015
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 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS(FOOD DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FEB 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FO0DS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC). NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/CLASS BEING TAKEN, ETC. AVAILABLE. NSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
FEB 132014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED 30 PIZZAS ON ROLLING CART AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.4 F TO 68.3 F. PIZZAS DISGUARDED AND DENATURED. APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. CHICKEN WINGS 142 F CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/6/2013 (INSPECTION # 1151789) NOT CORRECTED: 33 NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CARTS STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. 35- NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. ALSO CELAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTREME DUST FOUND BEHIND PIZZA OVEN. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" AND AWAY FROM WALL. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY FRONT DOOR AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG FLOOR BASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION. WALL IN REAR BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS FOR PIZZA CONDIMENTS STORED WITH HANDLE INSIDE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
NOV 62013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PIZZA 180*F AT THIS TIME
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES DRY STORAGE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM, AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR 3 COMP.
OCT 102012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 20 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND ON THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE REAR DOOR AND DISHROOM, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF SMALLFLY ACTIVITY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, SCRUB THE BUILDUP OUT OF THE CORNERS AND EDGES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND THE OVEN ARE DUSTY AND OILY AND HAVE SMALLFLY RESIDUE IN THE REAR DOOR AREA, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT SHIELD IS DIRTY ABOVE THE REAR DOOR, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELD.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE BATHROOM DOOR STAYS OPEN, INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
FEB 142011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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 FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED.NOTE MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012 H000063635 16 COURT DATE03/17/2011 9;00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR INFO.
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE, THE TRAVEL RACKS AND THE AIR CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.
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