SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NELLA PIZZA PASTA.

BEAT. 34/100

1125 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 4, 2024 · passed

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 4
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 21
2024
FAILED
22 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN MEATBALLS (148.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO, ARUGULA TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLACING ON COOKED PIZZA FOR DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE(NO ADDITONAL COOKING). THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DOUGH PREPARATION AREA. HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING MUSSELS INSIDE BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IN COOKING LINE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SEAFOOD IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT/COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

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

OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN DINNG ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE EXIT DOORS TO THE PATIO. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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

OBSERVED SILVERWARE EXPOSED ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION (ROLLED/COVERED, ETC.).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

SEP 25
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

AUG 22
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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JUL 22
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 20
2022
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND PANS AND CONTAINERS WITH WHOLE SHELLED MUSCLES AND CLAMS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAG (NO LABELS OR TAGS FOUND WITH PRODUCTS). INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION WITH PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SHELLSTOCK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FISH @ 51.2F IN PAN ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY IMPROPERLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST ASTERISKS ALL TCS FOOD THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER. MUST CORRECT. MUST ADD FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR FROZEN, INDIVIDUALLY VACUUMED PACKAGED FISH IN KITCHEN. PACKAGING READS MUST REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING. OBSERVED VACUUMED PACKAGED FISH IN STANDING WATER IN PAN. INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER DISCARDED FISH DURING INSPECTION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN DISH AREA, SODA BAG IN THE BOX AREA, AND NEAR MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF PINK/BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WHITE, PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED SILVERWARE EXPOSED ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. ALL SILVERWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION (ROLLED/COVERED, ETC.).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID IN CRACKS. MUST ADD GROUT TO MAKE FLOOR LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING IN RIGHT REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN DOUGH PREP ROOM ON RIGHT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

NOV 15
2021
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 2
2021
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

UNABLE TO PRODUCE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK IN PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM IN FRONT OF AND INSIDE OF THE SINK SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND THREE HOUSE FLIES AND 55 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN ON THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN COOKING AREA AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

THE SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JUNE 14, 2021 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JUN 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

UNABLE TO PRODUCE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261856 ON 2-11-19:58-MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

JAN 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED/COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT/COVER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261856 ON 2-11-19:58-MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FEB 11
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FROM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

JAN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE, NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP FOR HAND WASHING AT HAND WASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR WHERE EMPLOYEE IS PREPARING DRINKS BLOCKED WITH CONTAINERS AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK FOR ACCESSIBILITY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL AND RACK AT MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FROM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

AUG 8
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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