Papa Joe's Pizza

Chicago Health Dept

5750 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2025.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

Last inspected Jan 2025. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

Inspection history

JAN 23

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD PAST 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. 2 CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN WERE OBSERVED WITH DISCARD DATES OF 1/5 AND 1/12 ON 1/23/2025. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO NOT KEEP PREPARED TCS ITEMS PAST ALLOWABLE RANGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 OF 4 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 2

2024

PASS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED A SERVING TONG INSIDE THE COLESLAW CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH DIRT, CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11 NOTED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED DIRTY GREASE TRAP ON PREMISEAT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

APR 21

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 16

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASETRAP AND CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY TO PRECLUDE ACCUMULATION OF RESIDUE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

JUL 29

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

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JUL 23

2021

FAIL 3 violations 1 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. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14-OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

JUL 21

2021

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 125.6F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. THERE WAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HANDWASHING SINK THAT HAS A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 51.8F INSIDE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER. MARINARA SAUCE FOUND AT 45.9F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE FOUND AT 48.9F, SLICED PEPPERONI FOUND AT 48.2F, CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 43.9F AND SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 45.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS AT A COST OF $170.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 48.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE LATER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED ISSUE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

APR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTEED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN BY THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNSER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEEP FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCCUMULATED, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEED DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOKED LINE AND CONNECTING TUBED WIT GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER'S TRANING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING CLASS FOR FOOD HANDLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 22

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler door tracks, lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in prep area that had broken, damaged floor tiles, shall be replaced/repaired.

APR 7

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area under prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by prep table and by mop sink area in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

APR 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1561937 ISSUED ON 08-06-2015. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH AROUND GREASE BOX IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

AUG 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-CHICKEN AT 40.5 F IS BEING SERVED OR PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IWTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, DEEP FRYER CABINET STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, EXAUST HOOD FILTERS AND BACK OF COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

APR 27

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOLER SHELVES, AND FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA BROKEN IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. OINSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE.

NOV 17

2014

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNDER THE PIZZA PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK HOLDING OREGANO, CORN MEAL AND FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR SO AS TO PROPERLY FIT DOOR FRAME. INTERIOR DOOR JUST IN FRONT OF ABOVE STATED DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THE TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPALCE MISSING EXHAUST VENT COVER IN THE RESTROOM AT THE CEILING ABOVE THE WINDOW. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH CEILING FANS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. FOUND SAID FANS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE EASY TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA.

JAN 22

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REAPIR AND SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR MOP SINK. IT IS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR THE MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

AUG 9

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME AND DATE ETC INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE (PEALING PAINT ON SHELVES), SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS AND DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE, FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH WATER UNDERNEATH SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN FANS WITH DUST INSIDE SERVICE COOLER, FANS INSIDE FREEZER, FANS CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 9

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated, labeled in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had damaged, deep cuts, shall be replaced/repair.,damaged caulk in bathroom sink shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving, bsmt., storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen areas under storage shelving, cooking equipment, bsmt storage areas, office areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in bsmt storage areas had peeling paint, holes, shall be repair sealed, walls that had peeling paint in bsmt. storage areas shall be repair/sealed. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas need cleaning(detailed).Peeling paint by prep table shall be repair/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing light shields in bsmt. storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

OCT 29

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener, deep fryer cabinets, fan covers and exterior behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in basement, behind equipment, inside walk-in unit and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraints.

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