SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1651.

BEAT. 18/100

3225 W 47TH PL · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 6, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

0BSERVED BOXES STORED ON SODA CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON WALLS NEAR FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON FLOOR UNDER DOUGH MAKING PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS (PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC) FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT WITH SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON WALLS NEAR FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON FLOOR UNDER DOUGH MAKING PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON BOTTOM OF 1-COMPARTMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANTIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN SITE OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (CHEESE, AND SAUSAGE PIZZAS, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC.) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

APR 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE (FEMALE MANAGER) UNAWARE OF METHOD OF USING TIME AS A CONTROL FOR SAFETY OF TCS FOODS. PERSON IN CHARGE CANNOT DEMONSTRATE PROPER KNOWLEDGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PRESENT, DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORM DUTIES REQUIRED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANTIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN SITE OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (CHEESE, AND SAUSAGE PIZZAS, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC.) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE,ETC.) WITH DISCARD DATE IF HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR USING TIME AS A CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOR TCS FOODS. FACILITY HAS PREPPED PIZZAS WITH CHEESE AND SAUSAGE ON RACKS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.8F- 63.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR USING TIME AS CONTROL. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 36LBS OF DENATURED PIZZAS DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. TIME AS CONTROL WILL NO LONGER BE USED WITHOUT APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 12
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN REAR RUSTY ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM CONDIMENT TOP FRONT COOLER.

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK LEAKING AT P TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER SANITIZER(CHLORINE 100PPM).

AUG 24
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 15
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED ROLLING CART OF SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64.5F-65.9F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUSED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.

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

REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER BY FAN.

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

WORN GROUT LINES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT SAME.

OCT 8
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 2 ROLLING CARTS OF SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64.5F-66.7F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUSED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.

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

OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED THR0UGH OUT ON WALLS AND FLYING ON SITE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
* 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 FOODS (PIZZA). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

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

CHEMICAL DISPENSING HOSES/LINE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, SITTING IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY DESIGN SAME SO AS NOT TO EXTEND COMPLETELY IN BASIN OF SINK. REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER BY FAN.

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAI. PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL DRAINS. WORN GROUT LINES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT SAME.

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

EXCESSIVE DUST NOTED ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER BY FANS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

SEP 11
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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

CAN OPENER AND HOLDER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN REAR BY UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NEAR FANS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE MOPS/BROOMS PROPERLY IN REAR (ON RACK). CLEAN MOP HEADS STORED UPRIGHT.

SEP 26
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING

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

STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING

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

WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST. CLEAN SAME. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME, ALL ATTACHED PIPING INCLUDING SOAP DISPENSERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHES ON DOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE GARBAGE STORED HERE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN.

SEP 19
2011
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/12/11 (634534) NOT CORRECTED. 18- LIVE FLIES REMAIN ON SITE IN REAR. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. MGR ELIMINATED/REMOVED FLIES BY END OF INSPECTION AND IN PROCESS OF CLEANING ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

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

SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY COVERED/INSECT PROOF AND ALSO INADEQUATE NUMBER ON SITE. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING CONTAINERS OF GARBAGE/ FOOD DEBRIS (DOUGH, SAUSAGE, ETC) AT INSIDE REAR DOOR AND WITHOUT LIDS. MANAGER STATES ALL CONTAINERS ARE LEFT HERE OVERNIGHT. INSTD MGR GARBAGE IS TO BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AND AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO NOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE/OVERFLOWING GARBAGE ON SITE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALYLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, SAUSAGE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

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

WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING

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

STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING

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

WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST. CLEAN SAME. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME, ALL ATTACHED PIPING INCLUDING SOAP DISPENSERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHES ON DOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE GARBAGE STORED HERE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN.

SEP 12
2011
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

STAFF TOILET NOT MAINTAINED, INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. TOILET ABLE TO FLUSH BY END 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

LIVE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS (OVER 10). INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

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

STORAGE SHELVES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

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

WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MOLDED CAULK BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME, ALL ATTACHED PIPING INCLUDING SOAP DISPENSERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

APR 1
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

FEB 1
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

JAN 21
2010
FAILED
5 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 MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX.80 OR MORE ALONG WALLBASES,BEHIND FREEZER,NEXT TO SHELVING UNITS.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES.

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.REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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