SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LULA' S GRILL & PIZZA INC.

YOUR CALL. 49/100

1858 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 29, 2013 · passed

5 of 10 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 6 critical

RECORDS COVER

3 YEARS

since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 29

2013

PASSED

0 violations

JUL 2

2013

PASSED

0 violations

JUN 18

2013

FAILED

12 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1072455 6/5/2013 INSP#226. NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR, 10 MIMCE DROPPINGS BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR COOLER AT REAR AND 30 MICE DROPPINGS AT CORNER UNDER TOMATO RACK AND ON RACK. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZIE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020. OBSERVED ACTIVE RODENT ACTIVITY AT TIME OF REINSPECTION. OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPING, 1 DEAD MOUSE SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS AND FLOORS. PREMISES HAS A MICE INFESTATION PROBLEM. REAR DOOR TO GARAGE NOT RODENT PROOFED, GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED.

CRITICALPest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.

MINORSanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation

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

REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NECESSARY. MUST CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition

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

ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE STRONG ORDOR OF URINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FUZZ. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 5

2013

FAILED

6 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.7F -48.9F IN PREP COOLER; RAW CHICKEN BREAST, HAMBURGER PATTIES AND PORK SAUSAGE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. TOTAL WT. 13 1/2LBS. APPROX. COST $15.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR, 10 MIMCE DROPPINGS BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR COOLER AT REAR AND 30 MICE DROPPINGS AT CORNER UNDER TOMATO RACK AND ON RACK. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZIE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training

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

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS(i.e.PIZZA, CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS AND ITALIAN BEEF) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation

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

REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NECESSARY. MUST CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 20

2012

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.

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SEP 12

2012

FAILED

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

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

MICE DROPPINGS (0VER 50) NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. LIVE FLIES (OVER 10 NOTED ON SITE). ALL DOORS OPEN AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, FLIES, AND PROVIDE PROPER SCREENS FOR DOORS OR KEEP CLOSED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.

MINORSanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: MICROWAVE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, COUNTERTOPS, PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS INCLUDING AROUND FAUCETS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation

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

WALL THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 17

2011

PASSED

1 violation

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. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN(HANDLE/DOORS OF COOLERS,BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES). MUST CLEAN.

FEB 24

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COOKED/SAUSAGE PIZZA MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 78F IN BOX ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURE ABUSE. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. MANAGER DISCARDED PIZZA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN HOT HOLDING UNIT,OVEN, AT 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

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 PROVIDE SHELVING OR PALLETS AND ELEVATE STORAGE-POPS OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6- INCHES. ALSO CLEAN OR REPAIR UNCLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND REAR.

FEB 18

2010

PASSED

5 violations

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. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN REAR FREEZER.

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. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, & PREP & STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR

MINORSanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, BEHIND & UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES GREASE & FOOD BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT). REPLACE ALL MISSING & CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

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. SEAL ALL CRACKS & LOOSE CELING PANEL BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER

FEB 10

2010

FAILED

6 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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY; WATER COMING BACK UP INTO 2ND & 3RD COMPARTMENT DRAINS WHEN WATER IS RUNNING INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT DRAIN-MUST REPAIR- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS

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. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN REAR FREEZER.

MINORSanitation

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

MINORSanitation

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

MINORSanitation

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

MINORFacility Condition

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

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