SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PARLOR PIZZA BAR.

YOUR CALL. 53/100

1824-1826 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 16, 2026 · passed

13 of 19 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 16
2026
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE IN SANITIZER.

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

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK(S) WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE MAIN BAR AREA AND THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER.

MAY 20
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,1ST FL & BSMT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREAS, PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MAY 13
2025
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 2.5 LBS. COOKED PASTA-54.1F.6LBS. CHIPOTLE MAYO-56.1F.4LBS. COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS-49.1F.2.5LBS. COOKED PORK-48.2F.2.5LBS. JALEPENO CREME-45.7F.2.5LBS. MARINARA SAUCE-52.3F.2.5LBS. BLACK BEANS-46.2F.8LBS. COOKED SAUSAGE-46.2F.INSIDE OF PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.30.5LBS. $45.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.8F ON HOT LINE WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.A NEW COOLER HAS BEEN BOUGHT IN, AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS 38.0F. MAY RESUME USAGE. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK ,ETC)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, BAR AREAS, DISH WASHING AREAS, MOPSINK AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/13/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES & TOP OF BI-FOLDING DOORS IN DINING AREA,GARBAGE DOOR,DELIVERY DOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXES FROM FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 1-DOOR/2- DRAWER COOLER IN ON HOT LINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,1ST FL & BSMT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NEAR DOOR IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS AT MOPSINKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BROKEN WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREAS, PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

JUN 28
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 18
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, BAR AREAS, THE MAIN KITCHEN, DISH AREAS, AND THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNCOVERED PAN OF OIL NEAR DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP; OBSERVED SOILAGE BUILD UP ON SOFT SERVE MACHINE OUTSIDE NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 80 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. 2 OF 3 FAUCETS WORKING PROPERLY. OBSERVED MIDDLE AND LEFT-HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT TO HAVE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F 1 OF 3 FAUCETS WORKING PROPERLY

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE RECEPTACLES ARE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 16
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON A HOTLINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED HAND DRYER IN DOWNSTAIRS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON TOP OF AND BEHIND HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 17
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 11
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 14
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ROUGH WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO SEVERAL PREP TABLES/ COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OPEN CONTAINERS OF EMPLOYEES DRINK PLACES ON PREP TABLE AND NEXT TO OPEN FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY OR CLOSED WITH A CAP.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HOLDING A LOAF OF BREAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS WHILE SLICING IT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEE TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ROUGH WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO SEVERAL PREP TABLES/ COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

JAN 8
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT WEST SIDE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT WEST SIDE BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

STOPPER MISSING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO TAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

DEC 11
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 6
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 29
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT BALL MIXTURE AT 45 F, HUMMUS AT 52 F, SALSA 45 F, CARNITAS 45.9 F, CRAZY BREAD 45.3 F AND BECHAMEL SAUCE 50.3 F. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AN APPROXIMATE TOTAL WEIGHT OF 253 LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $3112 DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT SERVICE BAR, 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT SECONDARY BAR, 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN DISH ROOM AREA, 8 IN DRY STORAGE AND 8 AT MAIN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO ELIMINATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED CONDENSER FAN COILS, ON REAR OF MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ON LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ABOVE ICE MACHINE, NEAR BEER COOLER, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN COOLER HANDLE ON THE TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING PIZZA REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RED LIQUID SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND A WET WIPING CLOTH IN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A REFRIGERATOR WHERE FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

OCT 20
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WATER BOTTLES WITH SMALL MOUTH NEED TO BE REPLACE WITH A LARGER MOUTH TO BE ABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

OCT 13
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Poor hygienic practices. Observed chef and employees handling all kind food included ready to eat food such as slicing bread, lettuce etc. also employee handled dirty dishes then returned on his station and handled ready to eat food. Another employee gloved one hand and with that hand mixed salad .No hand washing prior to glove hands, and no gloves or utensil used to handle ready to eat food. Information given on hand washing. Manager corrected issue. critical violation:7-38-005(a)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

No sneeze guard provided between the prep cooler and serving counter in pizza prep area. Need to install a sneeze guard at mentioned area, surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Found outside patio with the following not protected from elements: dishes(uncovered on top the tables), unwrapped straws, ice scoops, water pitchers etc. Also found a metal glass inside ice bin with ice cubes which is used to pick up ice for customers Instructed to protect mentioned utensils and Must provide a ice scoop container for each ice bin to minimize contamination serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Previous minor violation not corrected from 5-12-16,report#1770648 #35-NORTH WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA BY THE DOUGH MACHINE CRUMBLES. OBSERVED WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE today 10-13-16 observed the same violation.

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

No splash guard installed between the prep table and exposed hand sink in pizza area. need to provided a splash guard at said area. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

No thermometers provided inside the coolers at prep areas, also inside walk-in cooler. Must provided and visible.

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

Outside by the side of walk-in cooler on ground a lot of items, umbrella, mops, buckets etc. Instructed to remove and maintain.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ice scoops must be protected

MAY 12
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NORTH WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA BY THE DOUGH MACHINE CRUMBLES. OBSERVED WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED ON FLOOR OUTSIDE GANGWAY,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELEVATE WHAT IS NEEDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

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