Chicago
18
BEAT

Philly'S Best

907 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 11 prior failures on record

Inspections
29
12 passed
Last Inspected
2024-07-16
Pass Rate
41%
11 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-07-16)
Failed 11 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 100 inspections
Other issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 100×
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Other critical 13×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
2024-07-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 - OBSERVED FOOD BOXES, BAGS OF ONIONS, AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND BOTH FRYERS LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 - OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE OFF AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITH ITEMS NECESSARY TO ITS OPERA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

2024-07-09 Fail Canvass
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES, BAGS OF ONIONS, AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND BOTH FRYERS LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE OFF AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITH ITEMS NECESSARY TO ITS OPERATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-17-23, REPORT#2583656: #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

2023-10-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

4-502.13 ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E THE BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENT, UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

2023-10-23 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREP AREA: DISHROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-...

minor Sanitation

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

4-502.13 ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-19-22, REPORT#2560965 #37)3-302.12: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FO...

2023-10-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED ON ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND THE MEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 69.8F 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. ASSORTED SAUCES WITH NO LABELS. CHICKEN, ROLLED-UP PHILLY BEEF ETC. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREP AREA: DISHROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITA...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEE MUST NOT WEAR PENDING JEWELRY(BRACELETTE,WATCH,ETC) IN PREP AREA, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUT BE INVERTED,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY SANITIZING SOLUTION IS PROVIDED ON-SITE. SINK IN USE,0PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLES AT FAUCET IN FRONT SERVING AREA.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN CEMENT FLOOR(EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME) ON FLOOR INSIDE THE GARAGE, AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS)

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-19-22, REPORT#2560965 #37)3-302.12: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT ...

2022-07-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
14
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED PIZZAS(VEGGIE 112.5F, CHICKEN 117.7F, PEPPERONI 129.6F, GYRO PIZZA 117.9F, DEEP DISH 113.6F). THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY LABELS WERE NOTED. ROAST BEEF, CORNED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, AND D...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COO...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-02...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2021-02-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)- ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11- EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- 6-501.114- ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FR...

2021-02-17 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D)- ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13- UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A HOLE IN BASIN AND POOLING WASTEWATER. MUST REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2484639 ON 2-8-21 NOT CORRECTED. #25-3-603.11- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD IT...

2021-02-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PEPPERONI PIZZA IN THE FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 124.2F, AND 126.3F. ALSO NOTED MARINARA SAUCE IN THE KITCHEN STEAM TABLE AT 129.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY LABELS NOTED. 20 LBS ROAST BEEF, 20 LBS CORNED BEEF, 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, DAIRY ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CIT...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A HOLE IN BASIN AND POOLING WASTEWATER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEANING TOOLS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AND DISORGANIZED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. ...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-27-19 #2313068 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE. #41- WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.#47- FOUND CONDENSER UNIT I...

2019-09-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR SMALL COOLERS,REPLACE, IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE,CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS

2019-09-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN 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. CITATION ISSUED -

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2lb OF SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 5lb OF FETA CHEESE BLOCK AT TEMP OF 44.5F, STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOORREACH-IN COOLER; 2lb OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 45F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN CO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD AT DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON LABEL.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA, MOP SINK AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION I...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR SMALL COOLERS,REPLACE, IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE,CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-5-18,REPORT #2241066 #58)PA 100-0367 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. #55) 6-501-12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GRE...

2018-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-11-26 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT MOP SINK AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-401.11 FOUND BOXES OF SODA AT BASEMENT STORED UNDER SEWER PIPING. MUST RELOCATE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-11-29 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE FOIL TO LINE THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYERS. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OIL ACCUMULATING IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS AND ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATING ON FAN COVERS IN THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SYRUP SPILL ON FLOOR NEAR POP COMPRESSOR IN BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER OR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR COVERING IN BASEMENT UNDER CO2 TANKS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SM...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (LIKE BACKPACKS) ON RESTAURANT FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES. MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR W...

2017-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-09-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 FRUIT FLIES AT FOLLWING AREAS: KITCHEN, MOP SINK ROOM, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS MENTIONED. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MUST NOTIFY PEST CO...

serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-1-16 INSPECTION # 1976318.VIOLATION 45. NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL REOUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING RACKS, COUNTERS, AND PREPARATION TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: MOP SINK AREAS, KITCHEN, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2016-12-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING ON COOKS LINE OR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS OR FREEZERS. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CUSTOMER MENS WASHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MISSING VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-12-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE HANDLING RAW BEEF WITH BARE HAND FOR CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT BUN AND READY TO EAT PREPARED SANDWICH WHILE SLICING. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, ...

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 APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR MOP SINK ROOM, AT DRY FOOD STORAGE, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE SLICER PREP AREA AND TALL REACH-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTA...

serious Food Temperature

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-22-16 #1632067. #32- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.#34-FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.#36- DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD I...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING ON COOKS LINE OR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS OR FREEZERS. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE GLASS DOOR PEPSI COOLER FOR MUSHROOM STORAGE FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM MUSHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: FLOOR OF THE UTILITY MOP ROOM AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. BEHIND AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE SLICER PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CUSTOMER MENS WASHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MISSING VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DIRTY MOP HEADS INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP ROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-02-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SPINACH DEEP DISH PIZZA IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. STATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $12.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION.

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-4-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#45- FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS O...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THROUGHOUT THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND M...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

BLACKENED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WEST REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK/MOP SINK WITH PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.

minor Food Temperature

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

BROKEN LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR EAST SIDE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR LIGHT BULBS IN BOTH PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN TRAP, REMOVE GREASE.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNITS.

2015-03-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST COMPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

2015-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT OR STORE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST COMPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

2014-10-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.

2014-10-24 Fail Canvass
7
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/24/14, REPORT# 1092792.(32)RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-090.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. BROKEN TOP LID AT THE 3 DOOR PIZZA COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT/MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL. ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2014-01-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

HANDWASH SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HOT HANDLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

2013-09-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET ROOM. CLEAN AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER SOME SHELVES AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN MENS WASHROOM, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD PICK UP COUNTER IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AT THREE COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMEDED INSTALLING A UTILITY RACK FOR PROPER HANGING OF MOPS AND BROOMS.

2012-02-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CU...

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 THE WIRE RACKS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR O...

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

2010-01-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

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. REPAINT WALL ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PICK-UP COUNTER IN THE BACK.

2010-01-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
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 FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED ROAST BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44-46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITIC...

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. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN GARAGE BEHIND THE BUILDING NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

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 INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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. REPAINT WALL ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PICK-UP COUNTER IN THE BACK. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

100
Chilam Balam
100
Country Club
75
Rice Bistro Chicago
68
Ds Cantina
31
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