SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA.

BEAT. 18/100

2640 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 5, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 - OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT ACTIVELY TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.

FEB 21
2025
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COOLER TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN UNIT.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY REPAINTING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION (QUAT) AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT ACTIVELY TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT REAR PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE ANY HOT WATER AVAILABLE UNDER PRESSURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONLY COLD WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH AVAILABLE WATER WAS FOUND AT THIS HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE WAS TURNED, NO WATER UNDER WAS PRODUCED. COLD WATER HANDLE ONLY PRODUCED WATER BELOW 60F AFTER RUNNING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED MANAGER THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE REAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS IN BATHROOM USING AVAILABLE WATER AND ONCE AGAIN AT A HAND SINK IN PREP AREA PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK AND FOOD HANDLING. HOT WATER RESTORED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY MANAGER. HOT WATER PIPE THAWED OUT AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WATER OF AT LEAST 100F PROVIDED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SOUTH SIDE STORAGE HALL NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND ENSURE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AREA REMOVED FROM FACILITY.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL AT BOTTOM LEFT OF NORTH WALL BEHIND PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ALSO NOTED CORRODED FAUCET HANDLES AT MIDDLE HAND WASH SINK ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN AND BELOW THE REAR PREP TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, WATER BUILD UP, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 10
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16//OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY REPAINTING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11//OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL AT BOTTOM LEFT OF NORTH WALL BEHIND PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ALSO NOTED CORRODED FAUCET HANDLES AT MIDDLE HAND WASH SINK ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13//OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 3
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY REPAINTING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL AT BOTTOM LEFT OF NORTH WALL BEHIND PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ALSO NOTED CORRODED FAUCET HANDLES AT MIDDLE HAND WASH SINK ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER AT STAIRWAY LANDINGS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2386900 CONDUCTED ON 9/08/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#40) 2-402.11// OBSERVED MANGER/COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - ON 9-9-2020 ANOTHER MANAGER PROVIDED ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. THE FIVE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NO LONGER AT THIS PREMISES OR WITH COMPANY ON 9-9-2020 ANOTHER MANAGER PROVIDED ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-9-2020 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS PROVIDED BY AREA SUPERVISOR

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED ON 9-9-2020 PROCEDURE PROVIDED, HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING:DISPOSABLE GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION,DISPOSABLE APRON ETC.

CRITICALPest Activity
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MANAGER NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING NO-FOOD ITEMS: HANDLING PHONE TO TEXT INFORMATION TO MANAGER,PICK-UP PEST CONTROL BOOK,ETC. WHEN HE DID WASH HANDS HE WASHED HIS HANDS QUICKLY UNDER RUNNING WATER, WHEN BACK TO HIS STATION HANDLED DOUGH AND CONDIMENTS. EXPLAINED HANDWASHING PROCEDURE(MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP,WATER AND DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS) AND FOOD GLOVES PROCEDURE(MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS). MANAGER FOLLOWED INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 9-9-2020 PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN STAFF WASHROOM

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-303.11(B) OBSERVED EMPTY BAG OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CLEAN UTENSILS ON TOP THE DRAIN BOARD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION. UPON ON HIS ARRIVAL PIZZA DRIVER PROVIDED BOTTLE OF QUATERNARY SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MANGER/COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE SOLUTION DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR CAUSE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 30
2019
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS; PORK, BEEF, DICE TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS AT THE TOP OF THE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPER FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTER ABOVE PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

NOV 20
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 16
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED 1' OF STANDING WATER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BASEMENT, AND ADDITIONAL POOLS OF WATER THROUGHOUT OTHER AREAS OF THE BASEMENT, EXTREMELY FOUL ODOR PRESENT, POSSIBLE SEWAGE/WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING DOUGH TRAYS AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM BEHIND BEVERAGE COOLER ADJACENT TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, FROM REAR STORAGE, AND FROM AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. REPAIR HOLES IN FLOOR TILE AROUND OVEN, AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN BASEMENTS.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CARDBOARD)FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.

SEP 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHEESE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/13/15 IS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010(B)

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

NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, CHEESE ARE BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

REPAIR WALL COVING NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER

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

REPAIR CEILING TILE NEAR WALK IN COOLER

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

ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN DESIGATED AREA. DO NOT STORE ANY PERSONAL ITEMS ON DRY STORAGE SHELF WITH FOOD.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IN PROGRESS

JAN 14
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPLACE FLOOR GROUT.

JUL 25
2014
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECENT INSPECTION REPORT AND IDPH LICENSE NUMBER OF THE COMPANY UNDER THE NEW OWNER'S NAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE METAL DUMPSTER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL UNDER THE NEW OWNER'S NAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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