SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LUKE'S.

BEAT. 37/100

215 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 26, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 24 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
14 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 26
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO FOOD GUARD BETWEEN DRYING RACK AND MOP SINK AT PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 18
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG WITH CURRENT INVOICES.(LAST INVOICE PROVIDED 1-5-24)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG WITH CURRENT INVOICES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO FOOD GUARD BETWEEN DRYING RACK AND MOP SINK AT PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 15
2024
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open employees drink noted on prep table, instructed to keep it off food contact surfaces.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Hand wash sink faucet at Pizza station prep area in poor repair, it hard to turn on hot water knob, instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Per Manager "mop bucket waste water is disposed of in 3-comp sink" that is used to wash multi-use utensils, no mop sink anywhere in facility, therefore At least 1 service mop sink equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. (B) Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

OCT 31
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA AND THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

OCT 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM OR HANDWASHING LOCATED NEAR HOTLINE. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM OR HANDWASHING LOCATED NEAR HOTLINE.ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE. FOUND 200 LBS OF COOKED BEEF (COST $500) AT 110F WITH A TIMESTAMP OF 10:00 AM AT 2:24 PM. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 135F TO 70F AND WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS FROM 135F – 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION . 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 -56F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. BEEF AT 110 F HAD A TIME STAMP FOR 10:00 AM AT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD (APPROX 50 LBS OF BEEF COST $100) AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #20.

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JAN 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS; PIZZA(HOT HOLDING CUSTOMER DISPLAY, CALZONES (STORED ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING COVER CONTAINER), HAMBURGER PATTIES (IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO THE GRILL)FOR HOT HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (78F-81.4F) TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

JAN 16
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER @ AT LEAST 100F,SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON VARIOUS TCS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF GRAVY, COOKED SAUSAGES, COOKED ITALIAN BEEF, ITALIAN DRESSING, PIZZA SAUCE) ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION # 60.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2252758 ON JANUARY 17, 2019. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS ... PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

MINORDocumentation & Training
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.

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

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP KITCHEN ARE WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM NEAR REAR PREP AREA DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHEVING UNIT NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

DEBRIS BETWEEN COOLER IN FRINT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

AUG 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, TURKEY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 20LBS OF SAUSAGE, CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATO AND BASIL PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 78F-119.5F, 1LB OF TURKEY BEING HELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT 58.5F AND 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT 52.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TOTAL COST OF ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED IS $325. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN) LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL OF THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED UNEVEN WALL AND WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 15
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRACK LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN CEILING PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE. ALSO FAN GUARDS DUSTY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.

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

FAUCET LEAKY AT HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.

JAN 25
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED 2 AREAS OF FLOOR TILES IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,( IE HOLES).MUST REPAIR AREAS.

MAR 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (FOUR PIZZAS( 2-CHEESE (110.8F) PEPPERONNI 120.2F), BASIL/CHEESE/TOMATO(128.3F)AT A HOT HOLDING PIZZA STATION. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT.APPROXIMATE VALUE $100.00. INSTRUSTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CDI.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONLY HAND SANITIZER IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. THERE WAS NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CDI.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. FOUND VARIOUS PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL FRYERS ON PREMISES.

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

MUST RECAULK MOLDY CAULKING AT WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.

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

MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT EMPLOYEE REST ROOM HAND SINK TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETER AT THE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DURINGINSPECTION OBSERVED VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF COUNTER TOPS. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING CONAINERS UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ABOVE DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

NOV 13
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN /SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP COUNTERS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES ON BOTTOM SHELVES AT REAR AND ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 4
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PIZZA AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 1
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 21
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT STAFF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST SEAL HOLES AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE DRY GOODS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 13
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT A HOT HOLDING STATION THAT WAS IMPROPERLY SET UP. LASAGNA AT 60.3F, CHICKEN PARMESAN 75.2F, AND RIGATONI 59.2F 20LBS VALUED AT 150.00 DOLLARS. ALSO FOUND CHEESE PIZZA 69.4F, SAUSAGE PIZZA 59.2F, VEGGIE PIZZAS 60F AT A HOT HOLDING STATION NOT ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT STAFF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST SEAL HOLES AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE DRY GOODS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 21
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE MISSING, MUST PROVIDE. SOME CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BUILD-UP ON THE SIDES OF A CONDENSER, AT A COOLER CLOSEST TO THE MAIN KITCHEN DOOR, MUST ADDRESS.

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

FAN GUARDS OF REACH-IN COOLERS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & SOME WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS OR DIRT.

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

THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN.

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

EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES OR JACKETS, MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

OCT 25
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND HANDWASH BOWL AT PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 1
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 RIPPED PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.

JAN 25
2011
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063468 11. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

MINORSanitation
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 RIPPED PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES AB0VE SLICERS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT COVER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. THE FOLLOWING FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE- REAR HAND WASHBOWL, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

SEP 29
2010
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, LOCATED AT WEST PREP AREA. MUST USE THE OTHER 3-COMP SINK AT EAST PREP AREA UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED FOR. THE COLD WATER LINE IS OPERATIONAL.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, REMOVE CLUTTER & ORGANIZE BETTER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER ALSO.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 FIX LOOSE FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDSINK IN WEST PREP AREA.

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