MUGS PIZZA & RIBS.
7228 N HARLEM AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
10 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 282025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREEN SLIME ON INTERIOR OF GLASS PANEL OVER LIGHTS IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 1 OF 3 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 182024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OCT 302023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON RIGHT CORNER OF COLD HOLD UNIT. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED REAR GARBAGE NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN. RETURN ALL PLASTIC TRAYS TO SODA COMPANYS TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
MAY 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD (PIZZA. RIBS. BEEF, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT AND PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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MAR 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TP PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDERS ON THE MENU FOR HAMBERGERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PIZZA REFRIGERATOR TOP DOOR DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TOP DOOR OF PIZZA REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET.
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH COVER IN RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH COVER IN RESTROOM
OBSERVED SMOKE STAINED WALLS IN PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AT PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED GREASY HOOD AT VENTILATION HOOD WHERE PIZZA OVEN IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN RESTROOM.
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM, MOP ETC) OFF THE FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES/SODA CRATES.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 202017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door and 3 door prep coolers. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed a damaged ceiling tile near the rear storage rack. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the wall near the pizza oven by the prep table to be damaged with chipped paint. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed a cracked light shield above the 3 compartment sink. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
MAR 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG BEEF, CHICKEN, PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FEB 192016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1560096 ISSUED ON 07-10-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #34 - FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. #35 - VENTILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN. CAULK ALONG BACK SPLASH OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RE CAULK. #42 - FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.-------MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENT INSIDE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
JUL 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT PROPER CONCENTRATION. OBSERVED DIAH WASHER WASHING DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT USING ANY SANITIZER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZE UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHER MUST HAVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE AND AIRDRY ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY THRAWING. OBSERVED A 5 GALLLON CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING ON TOP OF DRAINBAORD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE THRAWD OVERNIGHT INSIDE BOTTOW SHELF COOLER, UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR IN MICROWAVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN PTOENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED OR PREPARED-SOUP AT 139.1 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, GASKETS, INTERIOR OF COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
COVING NOT INSTALLED PROPELRY. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALLED COVING AT WALLBASE. VENTILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN. CHAULK ALONG BACKSPLASH OF THREE COMPAERTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RECHAULK.
LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULB.
FOOD HANDELRS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTE DTO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
JUL 22014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND SODA COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
PIZZA COOLER AND SALAD COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.
OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
MAY 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT DEEP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BATHROOM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STOVE WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
NOTED GREASE BUILT UP ON WALL BY DEEP FRYER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THICK GREASE AND DIRT ON FILTERS AT THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED DIRT AT THE FANS OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 82012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving, racks above 3 compartment sink that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks and door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage racks, shelving, and lower prep table shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.Coole vents(ventilation) not clean need cleaning(detailed).
SEP 72011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-Chicken Soup at 164.2 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Foods inside cooler and freezer not properly covered or dated. Instructed to cover all foods while stored in coolers and freezer and label and date all foods not in original containers.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation and light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints while in prep area. Instructed to provide restraints for all employees.
FEB 162010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTED COVER OF THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT. MUST DEFROST THE 2 REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
ALL STOCKS, BOXES ON THE HALLWAY BY THE WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP TABLE. MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN FREEZER AND ONE PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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