PAPA PHILLY AND FOOD.
3224 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
MUST WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
OBSERVE THAT GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH OVER FREEZER UNITS ARE DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND RUSTED SHELVING IN REACH IN REACH IN COOLING UNIT
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BATHROOM
NOTED CLUTTER OF FOOD AND NOT FOOD EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE REAR ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING SLUSHY MACHINE, CAR PARTS , UNUSED BAKING EQUIPMENT .
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH STORAGE AREA,,LOOSE CEILING TILES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA,
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD INSECTS WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE Y, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN BACK ROOM AND REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 302018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2064905 DATED 6/23/17. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #32-DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. #33 -CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. #34- CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #42-EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. #43-WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND THE 3 DOOR REACH COOLER IN PREP/COOK LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232017PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA(BROKEN NACHO/CHEESE MACHINE.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS.TOOLS ,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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MAR 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE EXPOSED/RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED BY A LARGE DEEP FRYER DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR MOVED FRYER DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP CAUSING THE LIDS TO NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SO LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES (FLATTEN BOXES OR INCREASE PICKUP FREQUENCY IF NEEDED). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO TEST THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR FACILITY'S 3 COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT (FACILITY STATED THEY USE BLEACH AS A SANITIZER WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CHLORINE TEST KIT). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1537830, DATED 5-8-15: VIOLATION 33-"DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES." VIOLATION 38-"NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE." VIOLATION 41-"Unnecessary articles and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles or repair." VIOLATION 45-"NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE," INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE EXPOSED/RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE COVING IN THE REAR DISH AREA NOT SECURED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE HOT LINE AND BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 2 DOOR SNAPPLE COOLER IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TOILET FLUSHING HANDLE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY- FACILITY LIFTS THE TANK LID OFF AND MANUALLY FLUSHES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO TOILET FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
OBSERVED THE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR SHELVING REAR PREP COOLER, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
LIGHT SHIELDS DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, HOLE IN WALL REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE,
Unnecessary articles and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles or repair,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
NOV 132014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE CABINETS OF UNUSED COOLERS AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
APR 152014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Foods not properly stored in freezer. Instructed to storage in food grade freezer bags or proper containers.
Cooking equipment, prep counter, sinks, storage shelves and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to remove dust build-up.
Metal stem thermometer not provided on premises. Instructed to provide thermometer for all food handler.
Unnecessary articles and unused equipment no premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches and away from wall.
MAY 102013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WASHROOM CABINET, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, AND STORAGE AREA.
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
APR 222013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT 52.0F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WHEN COOLER REPAIRED TO FAX/EMAIL LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. ABOUT 2 LBS. COOKED BEEF AT 50.5F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 49.8F, 4 LBS. CHICKEN AT 55.6F, 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGES AT 53.7F, AND 3 LBS. SAUCE AT 52.7F. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OF BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$85. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WASHROOM CABINET, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, AND STORAGE AREA.
BOTTOM AREA OF WASHROOMS WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE BASEBOARDS. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT SAME AREA.
NOTED LEAKS AT BOTH FAUCETS FOR 3PART SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
OCT 162012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 132012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
AUG 82012FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. WALK-IN COOLER CURRENTLY 42.9F, PREP COOLER 54.1F.
MUST INSTALL A MESH SCREEN ON THE WASHROOM WINDOW TO PREVENT INSECTS COMING IN THROUGH THE WINDOW (USED FOR VENTILATION).
Must install a splashguard between the grill and the exposed hand sink.
JUL 252012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NO COUNTER OR PARTITION TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINATION IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA DURING PRPARATION,COOKING,AND DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COUNTER OR PARTITION.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.
MUST POST A "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.
JUL 192012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA . WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
MUST RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED TILES.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS IN ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.
MUST REMOVE /DISPOSE ALL PIECES OF GLASS, PIPE/TUBINGS AND WOODS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM.
MUST POST A "NO SMOKING" SIGN ON ALL ENTRANCE AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →