PIAZZA BELLA OSTERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

2114 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

130

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 15

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIDS ON THE 3-DOOR LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE GAPS ALONG CORNERS AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SEAL OR CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-DOOR LINE COOLER LIDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW-DRAINING BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN COOK LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

NOV 13

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OCT 26

2023

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND INSIDE SALAD PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/INSTALL A BASEBOARD.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELD WITH DEAD INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA (ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR)

NOV 14

2022

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 7

2022

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN INTERIOR LOWER CABINET LOCATED ON SIDE COFFEE PREP STATION AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON THE WALL IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON KITCHEN PREP STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN COFFEE PREP STATION,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR AND WEST WALL NEAR THE PIZZA PREP STATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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SEP 21

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE AND ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 14

2021

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE AND ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BEER TAPS AND INSIDE FRYER LOCATED CLOSER TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 19

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW WOODEN BOARDS USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

JAN 21

2020

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE THE LARGE, FLOOR STANDING MIXER USED FOR DOUGH MAKING IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR FOODS SUCH AS SEARED SCALLOPS AND STEAKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE AND CO-MINGLE MULTI-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS USED FOR RAW AND COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE SAME CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP COUNTER AT TOASTER OVENS AND COFFEE STATION DAMAGED, IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING SINK NOTED REPAIRED WITH TAPE/PUTTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR LEAKING SINK.----LOOSE FAUCET ON THE LADIES WASHROOM WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM #2356543 ON 1-10-20 NOT CORRECTED.#10- THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT WAS LOCATED IN THE COFFEE PREP AND BREAD PREP STATION ROOM WAS REMOVED TO INSTALL A WATER DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE ABOVE PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 10

2020

FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED AN OPEN BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED BEVERAGES OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER REMOVED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT WAS LOCATED IN THE COFFEE PREP AND BREAD PREP STATION ROOM WAS REMOVED TO INSTALL A WATER DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE ABOVE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON SITE FOR ANY PAST PURCHASED FRESH CLAMS THAT ARE A PERMANENT MENU ITEM. TAGS ON SITE FOR CLAMS THAT ARE ON SITE AT THIS TIME ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL FRESH SHELLFISH TAGS FOR CLAMS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS SUCH AS LASAGNA, MEAT SAUCE, COOKED MEAT BALLS, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED SAUSAGE, CHICKEN STOCK WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS @ $100.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW SALMON FILLETS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN A CONTAINER ON SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FROZEN FOODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT BEING STORED UNDER WASTE WATER SEWER LINES. MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER LINES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL COOKS AND FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITH BEARDS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL FOOD PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE AND CO-MINGLE MULTI-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS USED FOR RAW AND COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE SAME CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP COUNTER AT TOASTER OVENS AND COFFEE STATION DAMAGED, IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE PREP, KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS PROTECTING ON METAL SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA, MUST REMOVE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ie: COATS , BEING STORED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE, FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

FEB 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.

FEB 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.

JAN 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATUTE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED 0 PPM CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Minor Other

17. PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT LABELED IN REACH IN COOLER AND ITEMS WITH NO SELL BY DATE IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS AND TO PUT SELL BY DATE ON THEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.

MAR 16

2018

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP IN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES ON THE SPRAYER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER UTILITY STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6

2018

FAIL 4 violations 2 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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE FRONT BAY WINDOWS HAVE A 3 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS WHERE THE RUBBER STRIP HAS BEEN WORN AWAY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION AREAS AND ACCESS POINTS. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP IN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES ON THE SPRAYER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER UTILITY STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 11

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 4

2017

FAIL 3 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 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

AUG 11

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDER THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN HOLDING SUGAR, AND FLOUR.FOUND ABOVE NOT LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ALWAYS USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES OR ANY OTHER UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR THE FOOD ITEMS IN THE LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINERS. FOUND SMALL BOWLS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AS SCOOPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR IN FRONT OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRI AND DUST. ALSO REPAINT/REPAIR EXCESSIVELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE 1ST GREEN SHELVING RACK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BOTTM TWO RACKS AND RACK UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR ICE PANEL INSIDE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA. MUST ADJUST HOT WATER AT THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA SO AS TO RUN AT A MINIMUM OF 85F FOR 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.

SEP 28

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WASHROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WHILE IN USE, CHLORINE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WASHROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME,(PREPARING/COOKING/SERVING, CHICKEN, PASTA, RICE, ETC.. DURING INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH CITY CERTIFICATION, OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, OFFICE NOTIFIED, THIRD VIOLATION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

AUG 7

2014

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO, #312746-8040 ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM THE COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT NOT VISIBLE AND POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN VIEW, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 09/30/2013 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 32 CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DARK STAINS AND CUTS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 33 DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. 34 DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, BAR AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT. 35 WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND REPAINT, SEAL OPENINGS. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38 LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 42 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT PREPARING/COOKING FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN REAR YARD AREA AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, 6 INCH AWAY FROM WALLS.

SEP 30

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE; OBSERVED ABOUT 11 LSB. OF DIFFERENT TYPE OF COOKED PASTA RANGING FROM 49.8F-64.9F. CONTAINERS FOUND ON TOP OF TABLE NEAR THE FRYERS. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING. PASTA DISCARDED =$200. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/COOKING/SERVING, CHICKEN, PASTA, RICE, ETC.. DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH CITY CERTIFICATED. A CITY CERTIFICATE FOR JOSE G. PADILLA POSTED, BUT PERSON NO LONGER WORKING FOR THIS FACILITY, PER MANAGER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DARK STAINS AND CUTS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, BAR AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND REPAINT, SEAL OPENINGS. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE AT PREPARING/COOKING FOODS.

SEP 18

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF ONE DOOR AND TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE NEAR DISH WASHING MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, MOP CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AT KITCHEN, UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT COFFEE STATION AND FAUCET FOR SPRAYER BY DISH WASHING MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 11

2012

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS INSIDE THE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

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 RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE THE BASEMENT, ON FLOOR AND ALONG WEST AND NORTH WALL. OVER 80 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF ONE DOOR AND TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE NEAR DISH WASHING MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, CABINETS AT AT COFFEE STATION AND CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, BAR AND BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, MOP CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AT KITCHEN, UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT COFFEE STATION AND FAUCET FOR SPRAYER BY DISH WASHING MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

MAY 26

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

#34 remains to be corrected by 8/19/11.

MAY 19

2011

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL AND ALONG THE PIPE IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE THE TAG. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312 746 4240 WHEN THE ICE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A.

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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH 2 INCHES GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER,INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

WATER IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

MAY 12

2010

PASS 5 violations

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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, CUTTING BOARD.

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.CLEAN FLOOR BASEMENT, AND REPAIR HOLES IN REAR FLOOR.

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.SEAL NEW WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD MISSING REAR PREP AREA NEED TO REPLACE

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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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