PAT'S PIZZERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

2679 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 25

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER(BREADCRUMBS) AT PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NOV 22

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER IN WARMEST AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKET OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF SALAD AREA PREPARATION COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET.

NOV 15

2024

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER WITH An EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA, SAUSAGE, AND MEATBALLS ARE HANDLED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SALAD PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER IN WARMEST AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN CORNERS OF ROOM IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CANNED GOODS, AND PAPER GOODS ARE STORED. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CANNED GOODS AND BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE LOCATION OFF MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORED ON PREPARATION TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN APPROPRIATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLATES, BOWLS, AND PANS ON MAIN PREP LINE SHELVES TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ITEMS OR PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE LOCATION OFF MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF SALAD AREA PREPARATION COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKET.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF COMPLETION. ENSURE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER MANAGERS TO MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 5

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 22

2022

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT FOLLOWING AREA: AT MAIN PREP AREA,PIZZA AREA AND DOUGH ROOM. IF HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED OUTSIDE BY THE DOOR OF DOUGH ROOM,PRESENT DOOR MUST BE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-2020, REPORT#2386446 #37) 3-302.12: LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS WITH A COMMON NAME #47) 4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE #55)6-501.114: A SHOWER HEAD IS STILL INSTALLED IN THE DOUGH ROOM ABOVE COUNTER TOP OF THE RAVIOLI MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL THE WALL(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE) #57)2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE #58) 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

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AUG 25

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE, CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED(0ppm). INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. GIVEN C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ON 8-28-2020 LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ABLE TO DISPENSE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER,100ppm. UN-TAGGED UNIT.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES.ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENT WITH A COMMON NAME

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR RECEPTACLE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL MOPS BROOM AND DUST PANS MUST BE CLEAN AND HANGED REMOVE FROM YELLOW BUCKET

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS AND RUST FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A SHOWER HEAD IS STILL INSTALLED AT DOUGH ROOM ABOVE COUNTER TOP OF THE RAVIOLI MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL WALL(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE)

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

SEP 26

2017

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN BEER COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN WALK IN BEER & FOOD COOLERS. REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDEL OFF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, AND DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEXT TO 2-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MOUNTED KNIFE RACK. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT OFFICE, AND REPLACE DAMAGE FLOOR TILE IN MEN ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS; (BOOKS, CLOTHING) FROM PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA NEXT TO 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 8

2016

PASS 7 violations

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN PREP AREA 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ,PIZZA PREP AREA LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND SALAD COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS , COMPRESSOR UNIT AND ROLLING CART,DOUGH MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA & DOUGH PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE WORN & TORN FLOOR MATS IN MAIN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN DOUGH PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR PRINTER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

JUN 29

2016

FAIL 9 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 8- 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN DINING ROOM.ALSO BOTH REAR DRIVER DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX.'1" ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP OF EXTERIOR GLASS DOOR AND INTERIOR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP BROKEN.MUST REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/29/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PASTA,MARINARA SAUCE,ITALIAN SAUSAGE)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-0120

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 REMOVE RUST FROM RUSTY PREP TABLE WHERE LARGE BLACK DIRTY DISHES BUSS PANS ARE LOCATED AND CHEMICAL ROLLING CART.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAIN PREP AREA 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,PIZZA PREP AREA LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,SALAD PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS , COMPRESSOR UNIT AND ROLLING CART,DOUGH MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA & DOUGH PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PIZZA WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE WORN & TORN FLOOR MATS IN MAIN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN DOUGH PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR PRINTER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LID FOR THE SMALL ICE BIN CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILT-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27

2014

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP RFYER,COOLER AND GRILL (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND COOLER) IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT IN THE WASHROOMS (WITH DUST BUILD-UP).

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ORGANIZE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 19

2013

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 11

2013

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-25-13 NOT CORRECTED. #30-BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#32- COUNTER TOP AT WATER DISPENSER AT SODA STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED PRESSED WOOD. COUNTER TOP AT PIZZA DOUGH ROLLING PREP IN SAME CONDITION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.#34- ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE UNDER STORAGE SHELVING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.#43-COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING FOR CLEAN GLASSWARE AND LIQUOR.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN PIZZA PREP THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MAR 25

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

COUNTER TOP AT WATER DISPENSER AT SODA STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED PRESSED WOOD. COUNTER TOP AT PIZZA DOUGH ROLLING PREP IN SAME CONDITION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. METAL SIDING OF SHELVING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING. MUST RE-SEAL/REPAIR. INTERIOR DOOR OF PIZZA PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER ( THREE DOOR, FAR LEFT) WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OF CLEAN PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES ON FLOOR AS SHELVING FOR CLEAN CONTAINERS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE UNDER STORAGE SHELVING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT NOZZLE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 29

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART)GREASE BUILD UP, ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR (TOP AND BOTTOM PART) OF ICE MACHINE MINERAL BUILD-UP.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

JUL 28

2011

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.4F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.1F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.1F; MEAT BALLS AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 46F.ALL FOOD WAS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 23 VALUE 33.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073316-13

Critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WE(MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED WASTE GREASE OIL CONTAINER WITH WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID AND DANGLING FROM SIDE OF THE CONTAINER ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND, KEEP IT CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT / INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073316-13

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-5- 2010,REPORT # 154266. # 38-REMOVED UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTS FROM 11-24-06 #123539, 10-28-05 #100739 AND LICENSE INSPECTION BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 7-19-05 #95157 ALL INDICATE A UTILITY MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000073317-14

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART)GREASE BUILD UP, ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR (TOP AND BOTTOM PART) OF ICE MACHINE MINERAL BUILD-UP.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA(WALL DEBRIS).

JUL 27

2011

FAIL 0 violations

FEB 5

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT USE UNTIL SANITIZED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION SWISHER BRAND CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH ATTACHED HOSE TO NOZZLE OF PREP/DISH DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK TO DISPENSE WATER WITH PORTIONED CHEMICALS. SWISHER REPRESENTATIVE ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REMOVED CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ALL ITEMS IN DRY FOODS STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.STAINED WALL NEXT TO TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST CLEAN. WALL BASE BOARD IN SAME WASHROOM MISSING/BROKEN, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. WALLS IN DOUGH ROLLING ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REMOVED UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTS FROM 11-24-06 #123539, 10-28-05 #100739 AND LICENSE INSPECTION BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 7-19-05 #95157 ALL INDICATE A UTILITY MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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