SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA TREAT #1605.

BEAT. 18/100

4810 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 6, 2020 · passed

Failed 8 of 18 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
92
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 31
2020
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES FROM THE WALLS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2382424 DATED 6/29/20 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #38 FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE MOST RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED APPX 50 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. 7/31/20 OBSERVED APPX 17 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR MOP SINK AREA. O OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD BUGS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED OPEN GRANULARS ON STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR. NOT PERMITTED. MUST REMOVE.

JUL 6
2020
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/COOKED (SUCH AS PIZZA, WINGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
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 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN DISPENSERS AT HAND SINKS/ WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS, WASHBOWL SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED NO DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK IN. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER NOT DRAINING IN SERVICE SINK ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR SERVICE SINK TO DRAIN ALL WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES FROM THE WALLS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER AND ALSO REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS AROUND AND ABOVE THE OVEN, AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTS, WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND OVEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND HANG MOPS AND BROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2382424 DATED 6/29/20 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #38 FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE MOST RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED APPX 50 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 29
2020
FAILED
13 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/COOKED (SUCH AS PIZZA, WINGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO 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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
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 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK IN. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, COMPLETE WITH MOST RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPX 50 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FAUCET OF WASHBOWL SINK IN RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND HANG MOPS AND BROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS AROUND AND ABOVE THE OVEN, AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND OVEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO IN MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JAN 26
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM LOWER SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES AND MIXER,WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS , COMPRESSOR UNIT AND WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FAUCET AND FIXTURES AT 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,PIZZA OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR MIXER

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

Inspector Comments:.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER POP STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

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JAN 19
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND FRAME BENT IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND GARBAGE BAGS ON TOP OF MIDDLE LID AND TRASH,FOOD DEBRI AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN CORRAL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS AND FRAME TO BE TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM LOWER SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES AND MIXER,WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS , COMPRESSOR UNIT AND WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,DIRT FROM MOPSINK BASIN.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FAUCET AND FIXTURES AT 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,PIZZA OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR MIXER

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER POP STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK

JUL 28
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED ICE BUILD UP AT COMPRESSOR, AND MISSING FAN GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR MIXERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES BELOW THE PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, BOTH CEILING AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING DUST BUILD UP BY PIZZA OVEN ENTRANCE, SOILED CEILING OVER OVEN, LIGHT SHILEDS FOOD SPLASHES/DUST ON OUTSIDE, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA ABOVE CLEAN DISHES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OCT 22
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 15
2015
FAILED
3 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

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES PORK SAUSAGE, CHEESE,ETC.) ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER TABLES. MUST CLEAN.

SEP 15
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA WITH LITTER, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL AT SAME LOCATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

SEP 24
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENTS REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REMOVE OLD MOLDING BY THREE COMPARTMENT,

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA,

SEP 12
2013
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

OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, HAVE PEST COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

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

MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENTS REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REMOVE OLD MOLDING BY THREE COMPARTMENT,

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA,

JUN 11
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazarodus foods are being served and prepared-Pizza's at 140 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager and Certificate must be post and Manager on premises at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Floor along wallbase, storage room and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructed to remove all unsed articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

JUN 4
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display or service. Foods in food prep area not protected from customers contamination. Establishment front counter does not extent to protect foods from customer contamination. Instructed to secure food prep area from customer contact. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

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

Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed 10-15 mice dropping in storage room second floor south east corner. Instructed to remove all activity and detail clean area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Inspection report summary not posted or displayed in plain view of customers. Previous inspection report summary from inspection 09-27-2010 not posted or displayed. Instructed manager that the inspection report summary must be posted and visible to all customers. Citation issued 7-42-010(B).

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

Floor along wallbase, storage room and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructed to remove all unsed articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

SEP 27
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE OLD WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE CAULKING AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINKS, DOUGH CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

NOTED CORNERS OF WALL AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GAP AND MISSING WALL COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL.------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.-----MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED CORNERS OF WALL AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GAP AND MISSING WALL COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL.------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.-----MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT (LEFT SIDE) WITH BROKEN THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AT 2ND FLOOR ROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

SEP 16
2010
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-010(B)

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 26401 (1410 CANVASS REINSPECTION) DATED 05-06-2009. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS AT PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR ROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS/SPILLS, HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #34-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. #36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT PREP AREA AND PREP RACKS AT REAR.

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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.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE OLD WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE CAULKING AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINKS, DOUGH CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES

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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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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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. NOTED CORNERS OF WALL AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GAP AND MISSING WALL COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RESEAL.------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.-----MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS IN REAR AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NOTED PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT (LEFT SIDE) WITH BROKEN THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AT 2ND FLOOR ROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

APR 27
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-010(B)

APR 6
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (EG PIZZA, BREAD STICKS, CHICKEN WINGS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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