SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PAZZA PIZZA.

BEAT. 35/100

1543 N SEDGWICK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 20, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 20
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AREA... RIGHT UNDER THE SODA DISPENCER MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO TENANT BASEMENT STORAGE... ALSO OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE RIGHT DOOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY AND ALL OPEN HOLES AS A MEANS TO PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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

OBSERVED THE SODA DISPENCING MACHINE WITHA BUILD UP OF SODA SPLATTER UNDER THE DISPENCING UNITS, AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST UNDER THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF RUST FORMING ON THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF STORED FOODS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DEEP FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST AT BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYTEMS AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 10
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON STICKY TRAP UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN BASEMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE STICKY TRAP WITH DEAD MICE REMOVED FROM FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

OCT 1
2024
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OR REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-54.9F(CHICKEN 48.4F, SLICED TOMATOES 49.1F, PROSCIUTTO 48.9F, CHEESE 54.9F, CHEESE 50.9F, BASIL LEAVES 51.3F, PORK SAUSAGE 46.8F AND PEPPERONI 46.8F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 7.5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPING ON FLOOR INSIDE CABINETS IN DINING AREA, ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/1/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON WOODEN PALLETS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PREST HARBORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2595056 DATED 05/22/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED WATER FROM CONDENSOR IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO CONTAINER ON TOP SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO CONDENSOR LEAK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR LEAKING INTO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR.

MAY 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 90.5F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 107.6F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN PIZZA STATION NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED WATER FROM CONDENSOR IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO CONTAINER ON TOP SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO CONDENSOR LEAK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPLASHES ON UNDERSIDE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE NOZZLES AND PINK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR LEAKING INTO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON WALL VENTS NEAR CEILING ABOVE PREP SURFACES IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 1
2023
PASSED
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JUL 25
2023
FAILED
13 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN AND PIZZA IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

DID NOT OBSERVE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT A TRAINING, SIGNS, POCKET CARDS OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY HAS BEEN PROVIDED, PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, OR OTHER MEANS TO CONVEY ALL OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. PROVIDED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TO MANGER ON SITE VIA-EMAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED ON SITE IN WHOLE ESTABLISHMENT. PER PIC, HAND SINKS WAS REMOVED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AND IN FRONT STATION AREA. MANAGER RE-INSTALLED HANDSINK ON SITE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-030 (C) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN FRONT PREPARATION AND DISH AREA. PER PIC, HAND SINKS WAS REMOVED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN FRONT STATION AREA. FACILITY MUST RE-INSTALL/PROVIDE HANDSINKS IN EACH AREA NOTED ABOVE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN CONTAINERS PLACED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. EMPLOYEE RELOCATED RAW CHICKEN BELOW READY-TO-EAT FOODS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

PIZZA STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 100F. ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. ALL DISPLAY PIZZA WAS DISCARDED ON SITE APPRXIMATELY 10LBS OF PIZZA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $200 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXTERIOR BASEMENT DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE HAS OPEN GAPS AROUND THE DOOR WHICH CAN ALLOW FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR UTEILITY AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST PLACE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING BASE COVING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE MISSING BASE COVING ON WALLS ADJACENT TO FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER TABLE TOP OF REGISTER AREA AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 31
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 26
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER AND HVAC SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500235 DATED 4/14/2021: #58 " CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE (ONLINE), AND KEEP CERTIFICATION ONSITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (TOILET ROOMS & PREP). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST DATE MARK COOKED SPINACH AND PIZZA SAUCE PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLER OVER 24HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE (7 DAYS) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES (FLOUR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH CUSTOMER/STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE (ONLINE), AND KEEP CERTIFICATION ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

INADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 80.0F-82.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PLUMBER ON SITE TURNED ON THE GAS VALVE HOT WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

AUG 28
2020
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR CURRENT BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 16
2020
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR CURRENT BUSINESS.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA TO PROTECTED AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B): **P** Capacity- Quantity and Availability (Hot Water Sufficient) OBSERVED INADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS AND CABINETS IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL RAW SURFACES COMPLETELY TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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