Chicago
54
YOUR CALL

Panino'S Pizzeria

3702-3704 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
54/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-02-26
Pass Rate
56%
6 failures
Score
54/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-02-26
Failed 6 inspections (2022, 2020, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 61 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 61×
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Employee Hygiene critical 13×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 12×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-02-26 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAINED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT COCA-COLA TALL COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERFVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE UPRIGHT TALL FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-06-04 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED GRAB AND GO FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL COOLER/FREEZER DOORS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPLACE ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2023-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH FOOD SPILLS ON THE FLOOR.

2022-10-13 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED TWO SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DEBRIS, GREASE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.

2022-10-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED TWO SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DEBRIS, GREASE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.

2022-09-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED 2-4 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SAID BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH OIL INSIDE OF THE UNITS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE SAID DEEP FRYING UNITS TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TWO SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRON FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DEBRIS, GREASE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE PIZZA PANS ARE STORED AND LIDS AND OTHER KICHEN UTENSILS STORED IN CRATES THAT AREN'T SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSRY ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCH...

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/24/2021, REPORT #2528435 #43 NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47 NO...

2021-08-24 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. -

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED LARGE POTS ON-PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS)

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

2020-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE PIZZA IS BEING SERVED FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C)....

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2020-08-05 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE PIZZA IS BEING SERVED FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C)....

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/28/2020, REPORT #2385472. #25-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS ARE COOKED TO ORDER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER A...

2020-07-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ALONG WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)....

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE PIZZA IS BEING SERVED FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITAT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS ARE COOKED TO ORDER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW O...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-05-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS NOT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE; MEATBALL IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 154.4F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING STATION WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. ALSO NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED OR ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED. TORN RUBBER STRIP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL COOKS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE FAR RIGHT TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR BREADS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PIZZA PREP. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WALL TILE ON THE COOKS LINE AT THE PANINI PRESS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER THE BULK FLOUR STORAGE AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-01-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER USED FOR CONDIMENTS,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BACK AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

SWEEP FLOOR AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ACCROSS FROM BUSINESS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2018-01-04 Fail Complaint
4
serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WATER BACKS UP AT THIRD COMPARTMENT(WEST SIDE).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND METAL SHELF WITH CLEAN CONTAINERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER USED FOR CONDIMENTS,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BACK AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

SWEEP FLOOR AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ACCROSS FROM BUSINESS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2017-05-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES AT PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHWASING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-03-21 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP REACH-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING ROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACK ICE CREAM AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2015-06-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE WATER LINE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.

2015-05-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED TWO REACH IN COOLERS (PIZZA PREP AREA AND COOLER NEAR STOVE) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPURATURES(PIZZA SAUCE 55 DEGREES, SAUSAGE 57, AND CHEESE 59). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISGUARD FOOD. BOTH COOLER WERE TAGGED. FACILTIY WAS PROVIDED WITH I...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE NOT AT PROPER TEMPURATURE. COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE ALL OVER 50 F, HAM AT 50.1 F, CHEESE AT 62.1 F, SAUSAGE AT 58.1 F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISGARD FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN AJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE WATER LINE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.

2014-12-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE WATER FROM THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINKING HANDSINK IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

2014-05-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE DAMAGED RUBBER STRIP IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT AND GRIME BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED CUPS IN DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS AND TO STORE THE SCOOPS IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP IN BETWEEN USE.

2013-01-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND ALOG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FACET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED AT THE FRONTPREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 PIZZAS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 112F. 6 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS IN LARGE COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50F AND 53.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT RAISE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY HAND SLICER FOUND STORED. MUST STORE CLEAN. UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. MUST PROPERLY STORE. TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS IN SERVER STATION MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FOOD CONTACT PIZZA BOXES IN BASEMENT OR IN SERVER STATION.

2011-06-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE GRADE FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE COOKED FOOD

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP)ALSO CLEAN POP GUN FROM BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET IN ALL FAUCET

2011-06-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA NOT MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW,PRESENTLY MAINTAINS AIR TEMPERATURE (BOTTOM )O...

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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE FROM PREP COOLER:RAW SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI, CHICKEN, SLICED CHEESE,COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF45.9F, 53.3F, 55.5F, AND 61....

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTE...

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. PROVIDE GRADE FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE COOKED FOOD.

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. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP)ALSO CLEAN POP GUN FROM BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

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...

2010-04-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.NEED TO LABEL SLICE OF CARROT CAKE, STORED IN INDIVID...

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.REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.

2010-03-26 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED:#35 MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN AN...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.NEED TO LABEL SLICE OF CARROT CAKE, STORED IN INDIVI...

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.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES,USED AS A LINER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP ...

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.REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.

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.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

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...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EMPLOY WITH BEARD MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINANT

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
65
Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins
52
The Bar on Buena
48
Sushi Mura Chicago

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