PAPA SANTIAGO PIZZERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

3051 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD WITHOUT PROPER LABEL AND DATING (JALAPENO'S, PEPPERONI, CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE LABELS ON ALL READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER ALONG WITH DATE DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BAR AREA ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE DINING AREA WITH THE PREP TABLE MADE OF WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT THE BAR CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 17

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESS GROUT ON TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY GROUT TILE LINES AND REMOVE GROUT FROM TILE SURFACES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 10

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2159399 4/3/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA -ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON LOWER SHELVES ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO,ALONG WALL BASE OF DISH STORAGE SHELF.PHONE ORDER AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO SAFE, BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,UNDER ALL CRATES WHERE POPS ARE STORED OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.BAR AREA-ON FLOOR AND LEDGES UNDER BAR IN LOWER BAR CABINETS,ALONG WALL BASES OF PLATFORM DINING AREA-ON FLOOR IN CORNER AND WALL BASE LEDGES NEXT TO AND BEHIND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT.BEVERAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CRATES AND SODA STORAGE CADDYS AND WALL BASE LEDGES.FRONT VESTIBULE COUNTER AREA- INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.FRONT DOOR CLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS AT BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF IN MOPSINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,POTATO PEELER,LOWER LEDGE OF COUNTER,PREP TABLES,BAR- COOLER AND CABINETS,DINING AREA-BOOTH LEDGES,DINING AREA- DRINK COOLER.WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS .

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER DINING AREA WINDOW FRAME AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.PHONE ORDER AREA-MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER,MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WALK IN COOLER,BLACK MOLDED CAULK ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILETROOMS & FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,REAR AREA,HALLWAYS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM AROUND DRAINS AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DISH WASHING 3- COMP SINK AND TAPE FROM SAME.

APR 3

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA -ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON LOWER SHELVES AND ON TOP OF FOOD CANS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO,ALONG WALL BASE OF DISH STORAGE SHELF.PHONE ORDER AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO SAFE,NEXT TO FIRE EXTINGUSHERS AND BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,UNDER ALL CRATES WHERE POPS ARE STORED OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.BAR AREA-ON FLOOR AND LEDGES UNDER BAR IN LOWER BAR CABINETS,ALONG WALL BASES OF CABINETS,ON DJ EQUIPMENT.PLATFORM DINING AREA-ON FLOOR IN CORNER AND WALL BASE LEDGES NEXT TO AND BEHIND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT.BEVERAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CRATES AND SODA STORAGE CADDYS AND WALL BASE LEDGES.REAR INTERNET AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER WIRE STORAGE RACK,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLE.HALLWAY-UNDER POP & POP CRATES .FRONT VESTIBULE COUNTER AREA- INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET.ALSO. APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOOR AND REAR DOOR.FRONT DOOR CLOSURE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS AT BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF IN MOPSINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,POTATO PEELER,LOWER LEDGE OF COUNTERPREP TABLES,BAR- COOLER AND CABINETS,DINING AREA-BOOTH LEDGES,DINING AREA- DRINK COOLER.WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS .

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER DINING AREA WINDOW FRAME AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.PHONE ORDER AREA-MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER,MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WALK IN COOLER,BLACK MOLDED CAULK ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILETROOMS & FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,REAR AREA,HALLWAYS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM AROUND DRAINS AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DISH WASHING 3- COMP SINK AND TAPE FROM SAME.

SEP 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS, OVEN AND PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 21

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM INSPECTION #1995721 DATED MARCH 16, 2017 #45 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS, OVEN AND PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 16

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. REACH IN COOLERS AND CABINETS AT FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA, AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. ALL FOOD MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 9

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSIL AND NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. ALL DISHES WERE REWASHED AND SNAITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND MICE DROPPINGS AT THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA. 8-10 DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN DESK AND WALL. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. 6-7 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MERKY WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AT THIS TIME. LEAKS AT P-TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA, AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. ALL FOOD MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA

JUN 8

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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