NAPPLES PIZZERIA.
4601 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 62020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (BREAD) WHEN PACKAGING BREAD AND MAKING SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED 2-DR COOLER WITH OPENED FOODS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC. MUST SECURE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2282676 DATED 4/5/2019: #51 NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AND #58 All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
APR 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED CHICKEN, CHEESE, DRESSINGS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
JUN 12017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH MIXER. SEAL OPENING ABOVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
NOV 292016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET DUSTY WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAB AND SANITIZE. SHELVING UNDER GRILL NEEDS CLEANING.
NOTED BROKEN/CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER OVEN NEED TO BE REPLACED.
CEILING PANELS IN RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR.
VENTILATION FAN IN RESTROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.
CLUTTER AT STORAGE CLOSET NEEDS TO BE REORGANIZED.
APR 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 112015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (45)IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. CITATION ISSUE 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS ON 4-9-15 REPORT #1325401.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
SEE VIOLATION 29.
APR 92015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
NOV 52014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE STREAMING OUT WATER AT THE BASE OF THE NOZZLE WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FROM REPORT #1497093 DATE 9/24/2014.
SEP 242014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE STREAMING OUT AT THS BASE OF THE NOZZLE WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APR 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOIL INSIDE FRYER DOOR, UNDER CHAR GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF THE STEAM TABLE RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; #10 CAN OPENER, PIZZA KNIFE, REAR CHEESE GRINDER, IN PLACE MIXER, AND CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED REAR RESTROOM CEILING VENT FAN NOT CLEAN, (DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND OVEN.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE THAT A PERSON WITH THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING, PREPING OR SERVING ARE BEING CONDUCTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CERTIFIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 162012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED IN BASMENT ALONG WALLBASE. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPING IN CEILING. ALSO NOTED AT WALLBASE IN CORNER BY PIZZA OVEN. SEAL ANY HOLES. NOTED. VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
JAN 92012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FLAN NOT LABEL/DATED IN COOLER FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS.MUST LABEL/DATE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.HOT WATER HANDLE OF 3-COMP SINK HARD TO CLOSE.MUST REPAIR.ALSO FAUCET LEAKY AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
AUG 252011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER IN REAR PIZZA AREA.
JAN 132011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. label/date flan custard for sale in cooler case.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. repair step in poor repair leading to basement storage area/bottom steps.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP LAST COMP SINK.
APR 282010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REFRIGERATED PIZZA PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE, LOWEST AIR TEMP READING INSIDE COOLER SECTION- 45.DEGREES. UPPER CONDIMENT SECTION AIR TEMP- 50.1 DEGREES-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED- TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNIT CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED AND RELEASED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. HAM-48.3 DEGREES, SAUSAGE 49.1 DEGREES AND PEPPERONI 50.1 DEGREES-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL -INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE LOGS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN STORAGE ROOM AND SHELVES IN SAME AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CHIPPED SURFACE ON WALL BY PIZZA OVENS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND RE-PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS(BORDERS) THROUGHOUT.
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