MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

5109 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2018.

Last inspected Nov 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

112

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL WORKING HANDWASH SINKS IN THE PIZZA PREP AND REAR PREP (BY THE MEAT SLICER) AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK IN THE CEILING OF THE FACILITY ABOVE THE PHONE-IN ORDER RECEIVING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 29

2018

FAIL 22 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGES STORED ON THE COUNTER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL BEVERAGES IN A CLOSED CONTAINER AND AWAY FROM ALL EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT,AND UTENSILS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL WORKING HANDWASH SINKS IN THE PIZZA PREP AND REAR PREP (BY THE MEAT SLICER) AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED APPROX 2 DOZ RAW OYSTERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY IDENTIFICATION TAGS. MUST KEEP TAGS WITH ALL SHELLSTOCK AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE OYSTERS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $15. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (MEAT SAUCE) BEING HELD IN A STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (116.1F). FACILITY CORRECTED ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A WEIGHT OF 2GAL AND A TOTAL REPORTED VALUE OF $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRY DOORS IN THE CARRYOUT AREA, THE PARTY ROOM, THE REAR STORAGE, AND THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE PIZZA PREP AREA, AND IN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE WALL OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS OF FACILITY TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND IN THE OFFICE AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE MOUSE ON A GLUE TRAP INSIDE THE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN. OBSERVED APPROX 600 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY INCLUDING: THE FLOOR AT ALL BASE BOARDS, UNDER/BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ON THE STORAGE SHELVING, INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT (OVENS, FRYER CABINETS ETC), IN THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE, DINING, BAR, PARTY ROOM AND OFFICE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE/DEAD PESTS, AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/ STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DOUGH MIXER, SAUCE VAT). MUST SUBMIT PROCEDURE TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS, ON THE SIDES OF THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OR PROVIDE IF THERE IS NONE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE CEILING/WALLS/FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE CEILING IN THE PIZZA PREP, THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE, THE WALLS OF THE PIZZA PREP, IN THE PARTY ROOM, BY THE HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE PIZZA PREP, THE CARRY OUT AREA, ETC. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ALL CRACKS/HOLES INSIDE THE FACILITY. MUST SEAL THE WALL COVER BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS, THE FLOOR OF THE BAR, THE OFFICE CLOSET, THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND THE BOILER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY IN AN EASILY VISIBLE AREA TO THE PUBLIC, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE ,PIZZA PREP AREA NEXT TO OVEN ,ON WOOD LEDGE BEHIND CARRYOUT WINDOW,BAR AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK ,REAR BANQUET AREA UNDER TABLES.ALSO APPX."1/2-2" GAPS IN CARRYOUT DOOR IN CENTER,TOP AND ALONG BOTTOM,FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN CENTER,BANQUET DOOR ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM.DROPPINGS ARE BEING REMOVED ,AREAS BEING CLEAN AND SANITIZED.DOORS ARE BEING REPAIRED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,OVER HEAD POT RACK,GARBAGE CANS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER,PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR WALL PANEL IN REAR PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR /STORAGE PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREPAREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER

JUN 28

2017

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF CONDIMENT PREP COOLER AT 45.2F AND PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 75.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 96.3F,10LBS. COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 48.1F,3/4LBS. LASAGNE 48.0F5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 53.9F,3LBS. SLICED HAM 63.6F,2LBS.COOKED SPARE RIBS 44.8F,4LBS. BABY BACK RIBS 45.1F,100LBS. COOKED ITALIAN BEEF ROAST 45.2F,45.4F,44.9F,46.0F,8LBS, COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 44.6F,5LBS. SAUSAGE 53.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.139LBS.750.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PIZZA PREP AREA NEXT TO OVEN ,ON WOOD LEDGE BEHIND CARRYOUT WINDOW,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER IN HALLWAY,BAR AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND WAIT STATION AREA SODA MACHINE,REAR BANQUET AREA UNDER TABLES.ALSO APPX."1/2-2" GAPS IN CARRYOUT DOOR IN CENTER AND HOLES IN FRAME,FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN CENTER,BANQUET DOOR ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WITH A APPX"2-3" GAP IN FRAME AND LIDS NOT BEING TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,OVER HEAD POT RACK,GARBAGE CANS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER,PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR WALL PANEL IN REAR PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR /STORAGE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREPAREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

DEC 16

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN, RED SAUCE ON THE HANDLE, AND FRONT OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

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DEC 9

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ARES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN, RED SAUCE ON THE HANDLE, AND FRONT OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, FRONT PREP TABLE. AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO UNDER DISH MACHINE.

AUG 23

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF, AND WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR 3 FLOUR COOLER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FANS.

JUN 17

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 10

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, REMOVE DROPPINGS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS.

NOV 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-12-15. INSPECTION# 1465258. VIOLATION 18. FOUND MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM.(ABOUT 1INCH GAP) CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. DOOR SWEEPS INSTALLED AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR BOTTOMS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 12

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MAIN KITCHEN.FOUND MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM.(ABOUT 1INCH GAP) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 24

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 20

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN PIZZA PREPARATION WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030 CURRENTLY WILL BE USING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN IS ABOUT 30 FEET FROM PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 18

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

AUG 6

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO NOTED, REAR BOTTOM EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN OPENING/GAP OF 1/4 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE PIZZA WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FOOT PEDAL FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

AUG 12

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR CUP DISPENSER IN KITCHEN AREA, RESTRICT STORING CUP ABOVE THE RIM, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR KITCHEN AREA AT BACK DOOR,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREAS, AND REPAIR CHIPPING WALL BY PIZZA OVEN, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

MAY 30

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods stored inside cooler and bulk items not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Raw wood storage rack above pizza prep table. Instructed to remove or apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Pizza cutting boards, can opener, interior of coolers and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must install tight fitting screen door on rear exit door.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Sprayer at dish machine not maintained. Instructed to have sprayer elevated above wateline or install holder. Exposed hand sink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area wear proper hair restraints.

MAY 9

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Shellfish found without tags in place. Found 40 lbs of raw Oysters inside walk-in-cooler and 40 lbs of frozen Clams inside walk-in-freezer without shellfish tag with products. Instructed that shellfish tags must stay with product until completely emptied and tag remain on premises for 90 days. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(B-2). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded 80 lbs, value $200.

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

Source of cross contamination found inside ice machine. Observed excessive black slimy substance build-up dripping on fresh and stored ice in bin and on all mechanical parts and front and backside of interior panel. Instructed manager to disconnect ice machine, detail clean and sanitize machine. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on machine.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Food handler not following good hygienic practices. Observed food handler in prep area do multiple tasks wipe hands on apron and not wash hands at exposed hand sink. Hand sink not convenient to food handler in prep area. Instructed manager that all food handlers must properly wash hands between each task. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods stored inside cooler and bulk items not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for ice bins in bar area. Cutting board on prep table not maintained. instructed to replace worn cutting board. Raw wood storage rack above pizza prep table. Instructed to remove or apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Pizza cutting boards, dish machine racks, can opener, interior of coolers and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling not maintained in prep area above pizza oven. Instructed to detail clean. Must install tight fitting screen door on rear exit door.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Running well and exposed hand sink in prep area not maintained or properly connected. Instructed to install proper drainlines. Soda holders not provided with drainlines in bar area. Instructed to install liquid waste drainlines. Sprayer at dish machine not maintained. Instructed to have sprayer elevated above wateline or install holder. Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers. Exposed hand sink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary empty bottles of alcohol on counters and in buckets around three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all unused articles from premises.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area wear proper hair restraints.

AUG 3

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND/UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK STAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 25

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAG. INSTRUCTED A SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $30.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B-2)

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND/UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK STAIN.

Minor Plumbing & 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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