PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA.
2640 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 52025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 212025FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 102024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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
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
2-102.13//OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 32024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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
NOTED CLUTTER AT STAIRWAY LANDINGS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
OBSERVED MANGER/COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE SOLUTION DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR CAUSE
NO LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. -
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
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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 302019FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPER FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTER ABOVE PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
NOV 162017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
MUST DISCONTINUE USING DOUGH TRAYS AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.
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.
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN BASEMENTS.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CARDBOARD)FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.
SEP 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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
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)
NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
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
REPAIR WALL COVING NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER
REPAIR CEILING TILE NEAR WALK IN COOLER
ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN DESIGATED AREA. DO NOT STORE ANY PERSONAL ITEMS ON DRY STORAGE SHELF WITH FOOD.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IN PROGRESS
JAN 142015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPLACE FLOOR GROUT.
JUL 252014FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE METAL DUMPSTER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL UNDER THE NEW OWNER'S NAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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