DEC 20
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LITTLE CAESAR'S.
BEAT. 18/100
3135 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 20, 2024 · passed
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE ITME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 132024FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, SHREDDED CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND DIRT ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE T6O DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND TO CLEAN WALLS NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE4 MISSING CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE ITME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
MAY 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3- DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FAN COVERS ON CONDENSOR UNIT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM/OFFICE SPACE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (12/28/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM INSPECTION #2545838 DATED 12/20/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 202021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILCE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PIZZA WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2545500 DATED 12/13/2021: #60 " PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2369332 ISSUED ON 04-16-2020... #47 - METAL BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE PIZZA PREP THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND BUCKLED, DAMAGED WITH BENT METAL SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE... #57 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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DEC 132021FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2021
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. ONE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (PREVIOUS ORDER 04-16-2020) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/WASHROOMS)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED/LID RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2369332 ISSUED ON 04-16-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #37 - ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ie: FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #47 - METAL BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE PIZZA PREP THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND BUCKLED, DAMAGED WITH BENT METAL SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. #55 - CRACKED AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE. #57 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
APR 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 NO ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. ONE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ie: FLOUR, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) METAL BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE PIZZA PREP THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND BUCKLED, DAMAGED WITH BENT METAL SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 CRACKED AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 162020FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2020
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE AND POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND SUCH PERSONS MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. ONE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FAR FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ie: FLOUR, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
METAL BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE PIZZA PREP THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND BUCKLED, DAMAGED WITH BENT METAL SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO MONITOR SANITATION LEVELS WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION ON 8-14-18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED.
AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2)(A) OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE PIZZA LINE: FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGE AT 52.3F, 1 CONTAINER OF PEPPERONI AT 50.8F, 2 CONTAINERS OF DICED HAM AT 52.3F, AND 2 CONTAINERS OF SLICED MUSHROOM AT 51F. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $30. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA, THE DAMAGED WALL TILE CUTOUTS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER THE CEILING, AND THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION DEBRIS FROM THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11(A) THE LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 52017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND REAR OF COMPRESSOR AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FAN COVERS AND REAR OF COMPRESSORS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOX LINERS AT THE SHELVING STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE SODA FRIDGE IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST USE LINERS MADE OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS/SURFACES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TALL BLACK FAN NEXT TO THE OVEN. FOUND ABOVE EXTREMELY DUST AND DIRTY. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE RACKS OF THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO HAVE NO FOUL SMELL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE AT IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE LARGE HOT WATER HEATER TANK IN THE REAR ROOM. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING AIR VENT COVERS ABOVE AND NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.FOUND ABOVE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS THE PIPES BEHIND THE CONDENSOR AT THE CEILING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ONLY 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.
OCT 242014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2014
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED JULY 16, 2014, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR BROKEN TILE IN SOME AREAS, 35 MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, 36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE REPORT #29,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE REPORT #29,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE REPORT #29,
JUL 162014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR BROKEN TILE IN SOME AREAS,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA,
SEP 122013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL. ONE CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL BUT IT WAS EXPIRED 1/20/2013. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
NO PAPER TOWEL AND THE HAND DRYER WAS BROKEN INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL WASHROOM MUST BE PROVIDED WITH SANITARY HAND DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #165975 DATED 3/6/12, POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT ON THE CEILING BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOMS,WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING TILES BY THE WATER HEATER, STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE SERVING AREA, AND LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
MAR 62012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2012
PASSED
7 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. MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNIT AT REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, MOP SINK, LARGE MIXER AND FRONT SERVING AREA STORAGE SHELVES.
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING DINING AREA; ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS.
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA, REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT NEAR WASHROOMS AND SEAL OPENINGS AT SAME WALLS, REPLACE WALLS TILES AT DINING AREA, EAST WALL. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED, BROKEN CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET, (ONE OF TWO)AT 3PART SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
JUL 122011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.04F. FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10LBS. OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS ON A SHELVING UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED, COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. V=$80.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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 REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNIT AT REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, FRONT SERVING AREA STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, AND LARGE MIXER; MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE.
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. BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE; ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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. MUST REPAIR WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA, SEAL OPENINGS ON SAME WALLS, REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT FRONT DINING AREA, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. BROKEN FAUCET AT 3PART SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
AUG 22010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2010
PASSED
5 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.OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR CHECK REAR DOOR, AND ENTRANCE DOOR TO REAR PREP HANDLE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF.
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.OBSERVED THE COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT.ALSO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR (FLOUR).
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 WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT FRONT, REAR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED TILES.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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