LUCKY VITO'S PIZZERIA.
1948 N KIMBALL AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING REQUIRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR A MASK REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT FRONT ENTRANCE.
JAN 102022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
APR 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 47.7F INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2# OF FOOD WORTH $4. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW PORK RIBS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TAKE OUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT STORED INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TAKE OUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND FREEZER.
OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
JUN 272019FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2LBS. SLICED SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 127.4F-129.2F.INSIDE OF TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.2LBS.$4.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX.3LBS. COLE SLAW 53.6F,3/4LBS. CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE 50.1F,.5LBS.CUT LETTUCE 51.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.APPX.6LBS.$7.75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 1.5LBS. COOKED SPINACH LASAGNA,2.5LBS.COOKED MEAT LASAGNA,.5LB. COOKED RIB TIPS,1.5LBS. COOKED ITALIAN BEEF,2LBS. COOKED MEAT BALLS,3LBS. COOKED QUARTED CHICKEN,10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.21LBS.$59.25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 109.7F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 70 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF,IN CORNER NEAR REAR DOOR AND UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.
MUST PROVIDE LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND FLOOR MIXER.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2222731 9/21/18 NOT CORRECTED #49-DETAIL CLEAN POTATOE CUTTER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.#57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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SEP 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11(A) REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE POTATO CUTTER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUN 262017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, BURGERS, PASTAS SOUPS ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
MAR 12016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZA,CHICKEN, SALAD, SOUPS ETC). STILL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT AL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND MAINTAIN WITH DUST AND DIRT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. MUST ALSO CLEAN FAN ON WALL TO THE EXTERIOR.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252016FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 48.9F, ITALIAN BEEF 50.3F, MEAT BALLS 50.0F, CHICKEN 48.3F, SOUP 47.8F, PORK RIBS 50.5F, PEPPERONI 45.0F, MARINARA SAUCE 108.9F (HOT). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $27.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION IS 56.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZA,SOUPS, SANDWICHES ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND MAINTAIN WITH DUST AND DIRT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. MUST ALSO CLEAN FAN ON WALL TO THE EXTERIOR.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 52015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITHOUT SOAP AND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/20/14 REPORT #1471287. (34)FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING, MIXER NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING. (38)EXAHAUST CANOPY NOT CLEAN, HAD EXCESS GREASE BUIL UP, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT, STOVES,SHELVINGS,CAN OPENERS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED TO PREP TABLES CUTTING BOARDS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HANDLES. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE
MAY 202014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices), cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors in rear storage areas under shelving, mixer not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
OCT 152013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SAUSAGE PIZZA 160.3F SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
THE FOLLOWING NEEDED CLEANING INSIDE CORNERS OF HOODWALLS,HOOD AND FIXTURES ON HOOD, WINDOW EXHAUST FAN, EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BSMT, HAND SINK IN TOILET.
FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME WALLS ARE DUSTY.
CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALKIN COOLER AND 2-DOOR COOLER.
CLUTTER IN THE BACK STOREROOM MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
SEP 242012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR AREA
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
JUN 22011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR,FOUND WOODEN PIZZA BOARDS AT PIZZA AREA IN POOR REPAIR,FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK KITCHEN AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,STOVES,DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,SHELVINGS,CAN OPENERS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED TO PREP TABLES BASEMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FOUND WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN,FOUND DUSTY EXHAUST FAN AT WEST WALL,HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOUND COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
SEP 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REMOVE KNIVES AND SPATULA STORED BETEEN AND AGAINST WALL AT 3COMP. SINK.INSTUCTED ALSO TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS BY 3COMP.SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE,CAN OPNER BLADE,3COMP.AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS.
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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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