MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

175

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 19

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD (FLOUR) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS OUT OF CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWLS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE MIXING BOWLS ON SITE, OR ONLY USE MIXING BOWLS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE ONE FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.

FEB 28

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RUSTY SHELVES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET, SINK AND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 22

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

DEC 19

2023

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 14

2023

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED(PIZZA PREP AREA SINK).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS,ETC)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,ON TOP OF STOVE.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACHIN COOLER.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND ON FLOOR UNDER POP COOLER.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE ON BRICK OF HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS & BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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DEC 11

2023

FAIL 24 violations 9 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND USED BROOM AND DUST PAN THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND REMOVED A COOKED PIZZA FROM THE OVEN,CUT THE PIZZA WITH THE CUTTER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASH HER HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SMALL PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED ON TOPSIDES OF PREP TABLES AND AMONGST FOOD (OPEN BAG OF RICE)IN MAIN PREP AREA 2-CANS OF ROACH & ANT RAID SPRAY,1-BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL AND 1- BOTTLE OF PEROXIDE. PRODUCT WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP TOXIC ITEMS STORED PROPERLY AND AWAY FROM FOOD.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON LID AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR BEHIND FLOOR MIXER AND GRINDER.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF WITH CARDBOARD NEXT TO CANS OF PIZZA SAUCE,ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUGH MACHINE PREP TABLE,ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER.DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR,UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR AND IN CORNER OF TABLE.PHONE ORDER AREA-ON DESK NEXT TO COPY MACHINE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAME.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND BAGS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER.STAFF TOILET ROOM -ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND TOILET AND HAND SINK.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE.LOBBY AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO ATM MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/11/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

EMPLOYEES NOT KNOWING WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER ,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SINK DRAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.CHEMICAL TEST KIT WAS PROVIDED AT 3:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE THRESHOLDS AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5

2023

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EACH EMPLOYEE HAVE A SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE/DRIVER BATHROOM TO PROPER WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GRILL REACH IN COOLER FOUND CUT TOMATOES, SLICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND SHREDDED CHEESE ALL 54-55 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 WALKIN COOLER FOUND LARGE POT OF RED SALSA 88.3 DEGREES PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME TOTAL VALUE $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REACH IN PREP COOLER ON GRILL SIDE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.3 DEGREES. WALK IN COOLER ON GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME. REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER ON SITE. WHEN CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL TO REMOVE TAG. CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT PAPER STORAGE AREA ALONG FRONT WALL AND AROUND PALLET JACK APPROX 35-40 DROPPINGS, DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP ROOM ALONG WALL, BETWEEN OVENS, AND UNDER REACH IN COOLER APPROX 20-25 DROPPINGS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA (TACOS) WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AT UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENT FAN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON PIZZA PREP SIDE. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF WHERE THE POP IS STORED IN THE REAR AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

SEP 1

2020

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 25

2020

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2371158 ON 5-28-20: 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 47-OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 51-OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE 56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. 58-OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED FIVE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE RESTAURANT DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060

MAY 28

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 21

2020

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT PIZZA WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PACKAGING. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN ORDERING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 1

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING IN CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS. OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) THAWING IN STAGNANT WATER INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS USING COLD RUNNING WATER (NO MORE THAN 70F) AND DO NOT LET THE TCS PRODUCT EXCEED 41F. PRODUCT WAS AT 40F DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A WHOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM BEHIND THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED THE LIGHTING INTENSITY NEEDS TO BE INCREASED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND BY THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 21

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE TACO PREP AREA AND DEEP FRY AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

MAY 9

2018

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

OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELF WHERE THE SODA POP IS STORED IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE SCREEN DOOR ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE IN REAR; SEAL HOLE IN THE DOOR TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND RECOMMENDED THAT PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICES PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. FOUND RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE TACO PREP AREA AND DEEP FRY AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING; MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELF WHERE SODA POP IS STORED AS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM IN THE DEEP FRYING AREA, CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE PIZZA OVENS, SOME AREAS OF WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE WIC AND WIF NEED CLEANING. HOLES OBSERVED IN THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA ORDER STATION BEHIND THE STORAGE BOXES; MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

ADEQUATE LIGHTING NEEDED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (PIZZA PREP SIDE); MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR LEAK. ALSO CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THIS THREE COMP SINK. LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM ON THE TACO PREP SIDE FROM THE PIPE; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER SINK.

MAY 17

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

OCT 26

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS ON THE PIZZA SIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT.

JAN 6

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTED SHEVLING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STORAGE SHEVLING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST REACH IN AND WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS DIRTY IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE COVING ALONG THE WALL OF THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND A LEAK AT HTE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE PIZZA SIDE. ALSO TOILET ROOM HAND SINK FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

JAN 15

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 2

2015

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THE HOT HOLDING UNIT (STEAM TABLE) NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE THE TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 127.9F,WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF ITALIAN BEEF ON STEAM TABLE WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 89.8F,THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED FOOD PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 1 1/2 LBS,TOTAL COST $10.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(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

OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS INSIDE THE FURANCE ROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES AND OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON A WOODEN SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FURANCE ROOM ,INSTRUCTEDTO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZAS,ITALIAN BEEF,AND MARIANARA SAUCE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS

SEP 22

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS).

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN HOODS(GREASY) AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(GREASY BUILD-UP AND DARK DUE TO HEAT). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(DEAD INSECTS AND GREASY BUILD-UP)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.

SEP 11

2014

FAIL 8 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

EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN COMPRESSOR COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA(WEST SIDE), 5 ON FLOOR IN SOUTH CORNER BY PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA, 5 ON STORAGE SHELF IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM OFFICE, SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR EXIT DOOR IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA (EAST SIDE) NOT INSECT NOR RODENT PROOFED. SPACE GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH FOUND AT THE BOTTOM AS WELL AS AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR, ALSO FOUND EXHAUST AIR DUCTS ABOVE BOTH REAR DOORS NOT SCREENED TO KEEP OUT INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY AND ATTACH SCREENS TO EXHAUST AIR DUCTS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY ROLLING CART, RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS. REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON DOORS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS).

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.

FEB 6

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR CEILINGS/DUSTY INSIDE SOUTH /WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.MUST INSTALL THERMOMETER FOR BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD PREP AREAS/FOOD HANDLERS.

OCT 22

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 9

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMP. OF 54 F. (GASKET IN POOR REPAIR) COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLOER ON PREMISES THAT MAINTAINS 40 F OR LESS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENCIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN-48 F, SLICED/CHOPPED TOMATOES-50 F, BEAN-49 F) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40 F OR LESS. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF FOOD ($45) DISCARDED (CDI). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENCIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(MEXICAN FOOD PREP AREA) MUST REPAIR.

MAR 11

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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. FOUND 8LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 58.5F IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT MEAT MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. ALSO FOUND VEGETABLES IN SAME UNIT AND PIZZA DOUGH. MEAT WAS DISGARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. VALUE $20.00 MANAGER DISCOVERED THAT THE UNIT WAS UNPLUGGED AFTER IT HAD BEEN CLEANED THE NIGHT BEFORE. UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN AND REACHED 40F BEFORE INSPECTION ENDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE LOOSE/WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT.

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. REMOVE DUST FROM HOODED CANOPYS ABOVE PIZZA OVENS AND FRYERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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. REMOVE DUST FROM BOTH VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Facility 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. MUST REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN GRILL AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN SAME AREA WITHOUT THEM.

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. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN WASHROOM IN REAR OF PIZZA PREP AREA. HAS COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY AT THIS TIME.

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. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS WITHOUT THEM; INCLUDING WALK-IN UNITS.

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