Chicago
46
BEAT

Lou Malnati'S Pizzeria

1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
31
17 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-12
Pass Rate
55%
7 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-12
Failed 7 inspections (2023, 2020, 2019...)
Food Temperature issues found across 11 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 42×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-03-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LARGE PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS PREPARED IN AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE SODA DISPENCER WITH DRIED SODA SPLATTER UNDER THE DISPENCING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND ACTIVITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PIZZA DOUGH ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF STAINS AND FLOUR UNDER SHELVING, ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS BEHIND THE LARGE PIZZA OVENS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE GREEN SHELVING IN THE REAR WHERE THE PIZZA PANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF SMALL DARK DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.

2024-08-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE NONE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE PIZZA LINE SIDE AND THE PASTA LINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OR FLOUR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

2023-12-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-11-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IS SLIGHTLY SOILED ON DRIP PLATE AND CEILING OF ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH IN THE BAR AREA AND 0VER 15 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS NEAR BUSINESS LICENSE FRAMES. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY USING PROPER PEST CONTROL SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED TILE ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMILATED GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SODA MACHINES AND DISH MACHINE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-02-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.13: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS LOCATED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR THE HAND SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTER IN SALAD STATION. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOOD...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: UTENSILS INCLUDING BUT IS NOT LIMITIED TO KNIVES AND TONGS, STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINERS OF ICE WATER IN SALAD AND PASTA STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND S...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN UNITS IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY IN DRINK STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED NEAR FRONT REGISTER. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN ...

2023-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IS LOCATED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR THE HAND SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REP...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTER IN SALAD STATION. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS INCLUDING BUT IS NOT LIMITIED TO KNIVES AND TONGS, STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINERS OF ICE WATER IN SALAD AND PASTA STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED S...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN UNITS IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY IN DRINK STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED NEAR FRONT REGISTER. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABL...

2022-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG PIZZA PREP LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2020-01-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN PANTRY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. THE HAND WASHING SINK IN PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA WITH MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 94.1F AND FIRST HAND WASHING BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOUND WITH A MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70....

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED FIRST ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MAHINE SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMABN CONSUMPTION.INS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN PANTRY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-08-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATEURE RANGING FROM 73F - 86F IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FIRST WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN PANTRY PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINT...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND EMPLOYEE SANITIZING PIZZA PANS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING SOLUTION (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM) AT 100 PARTS PER MILLION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION SHALL RANGE BETWEEN 200- 400 PARTS ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INSIDE TOP PORTION OF ICE MACHINE (1ST ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA) FILLED WITH BLACK AND WHITE SLIME/FUZZY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIP INTO ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUC...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER AT THE SOUTH SERVER STATION. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS: DIRECTLY UNDER DISH MACHINE, ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

2019-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING PIZZA WITH GLOVES ON. FOOD HANDLER STOPS PREPARING PIZZA WALKS TO WALK IN COOLER OPENS THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON. SHE THEN WALKS BACK TO PIZZA PREP AREA AND CHANGES GLOVES AND PROCEEDS TO CONTINUE MAKING PIZZA. FOOD EMPL...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE STEAM FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 78.9 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITA...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 140F (GLASSES, PLATES, UTENSILS)AT TIME OF INSPECTION . MANAGER CONTACTED ECOLAB WHERE HE WAS WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN BOOSTER ON (1:30P.M.). AFTER FOLLOWING ECOLAB'S INSTRUCTIONS HIGH TEMPERA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEEF & MOZZARELLA PATTIES, CHUNKY PIZZA SAUCE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 36.25 LBS OF RAW BEEF AND MOZZARELLA CHEE...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (PIZZA SAUCE , SHREDDED MOZZARELLA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. .

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING PIZZA WITH GLOVES ON. FOOD HANDLER STOPS PREPARING PIZZA WALKS TO WALK IN COOLER OPENS THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON. SHE THEN WALKS BACK TO PIZZA PREP AREA AND CHANGES GLOVES AND PROCEEDS TO CONTINUE MAKING PIZZA. FOOD EMPL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PIZZA SAUCE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, AND PIZZA DOUGH STORED IN CAN LINERS CORELESS ROLLS GARBAGE BAGS LOCATED IN THE WEST WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD.

minor Other

48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR TWO ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BACK STORAGE. NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER AT THE SOUTH SERVER STATION. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT IS SERVICED AND MAINTAI...

2018-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT MAIN BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT HAND SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER 52.2F, 100LBS OF GROUND MARINARA SAUCE, AT A VALUE OF $75.00: DATE 8/4/18 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WIEGHT OF 100 LBS A...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING DISHES IN DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT OR BEARD GUARD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE PROVIDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DARK DEEP STAINS AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO RESURFACE/PLACE CUTTING BOARD AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAI...

serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES BETWEEN FLOOR SEAMS, THROUGHOUT FLOORING AREA DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOT...

minor Other

48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2017-06-27 Pass Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY.UNABLE TO CLOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE CAUSING SMALL CONTINUOUS LEAK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-04-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GRAYISH COLORED DEBRI ON THE BEER LINES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

IN THE LADIES RESTROOM FOUND THE FIRST FOUR HAND SINKS FROM THE RIGHT TO THE LEFT NOT RUNNING FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS. THE 5TH HAND WASHING WAS WORKING PROPERLY. MUST ADJUST AUTOMATIC FAUCET AT THE ABOVE HAND SINKS TO ALWAYS RUN WITH HOT AND COLD...

2016-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR COCA COLA COOLER. OBSERVED LASAGNA AT 50.0F,BEEF AT 46.1F-48F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE DUSTS/FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP LID AND GREASE ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE AND SINGLE SERVICE PIZZA CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN . OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS AT THE PIZZA PREP COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE OUTSIDE GARAGED STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-08-20 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1562131 DATED 8/12/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#18: NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL,BOXES AND CEILING AT THE REAR KITCHEN ESPECIALLY BY THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED A...

critical Pest Activity

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

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIME AND STANDING WATER INSIDE CABINET AT THE WAITERS STATION BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY SLIME AND DIRT BUILT UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.....MUST ALSO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA, MOP SINK, BAR AND WHERE NECESSARY. ALSO FLOORS ALONG ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL,BOXES AND CEILING AT THE REAR KITCHEN ESPECIALLY BY THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-12-04 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

No violations found.

2014-11-20 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ARE AND DISHWASHING AREA. 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA.

2014-11-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DOUGH MIXER AND SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA.

2014-04-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

2013-11-15 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2013-04-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY OR COVERED.

2011-10-25 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE THE MISSING DOOR HANDLE FOR THE COCA-COLA PREP LINE COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE DISHAREA DRY. MUST SEAL THE FLOOR AT THE CORNER NEAR THE OVENS.

minor Sanitation

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. INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER FOR THE OPEN OUTLET ABOVE THE C02 TANKS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE SPRAY SINK LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR.

2011-06-27 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-06-23 Fail License-Task Force
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLERS AT 73F. MUST MAINTAIN COOLERS BELOW ...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWASHER AT THE BAR AREA IS NOT INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL AND PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE FOR THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in go...

minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS OFF OF ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.

100
Quest Food Management Services
100
Quest Food Management Services
68
Domino'S Pizza
51
Underground Wonder Bar
18
Ummo & the Loft

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