PIZANO'S.
61-65 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 172025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT LOCKER ROOM. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND IN LOCKERS OF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
3-305.11: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR WHERE PITCHERS OF WATER ARE STORED(BEVERAGE STATION NEAR HALLWAY EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR WHERE PITCHERS ARE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA AND PITCHERS OF WATER IN BEVERAGE STATION ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR BAR(NEAR HALLWAY EXIT DOOR).
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE UILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
DEC 122025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/10/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED ON 12/10/25
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT LOCKER ROOM. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND IN LOCKERS OF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
3-305.11: OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR WHERE PITCHERS OF WATER ARE STORED(BEVERAGE STATION NEAR HALLWAY EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR WHERE PITCHERS ARE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA AND PITCHERS OF WATER IN BEVERAGE STATION ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR BAR(NEAR HALLWAY EXIT DOOR).
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE UILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
DEC 102025FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS(DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.6-59.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(48.6F), BEANS(58.5F), ANCHOVIES(52.7F), DICED TOMATOES(50.7F), CORN(57.9F), CHEESE(49.6-59.5F), BACON(59.2F), HAM(53.1F), PEPPERONI(58.1F), ITALIAN SAUSAGE(55.9F), CHOPPED ROMAINE(54.1-55.2F) AND SPINACH LEAVES(55.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $250 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TWO DOOR GLASS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR GLASS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/10/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT LOCKER ROOM. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND IN LOCKERS OF LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVER/LID FOR ICE IN ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN IN INTERIOR OF BAR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.
OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR WHERE PITCHERS OF WATER ARE STORED(BEVERAGE STATION NEAR HALLWAY EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR WHERE PITCHERS ARE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA AND PITCHERS OF WATER IN BEVERAGE STATION ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR BAR(NEAR HALLWAY EXIT DOOR).
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING INTO PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM OUT OF ORDER TOILET IN WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM LEAKING FROM BASE OF TOILET, ONTO BATHROOM FLOOR AND OBSERVED LEAKING WASTE WATER FLOWING UNDERNEATH CONNECTING WALL INTO EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(NEAR 1 COMP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK), IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN COOKLINE AREA AND NEAR FLOOR TRASH SHOOT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN KEG COOLER IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE UILDUP AND MOUNDS OF ICE FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND ICE BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN HOODS OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
SEP 162024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE UNCOVERED IN THE ICE BINS INSIDE OF BAR AND DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE IN BAR AND ELEVATE DISH RACKS FROM THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PASTA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 152023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE BASEMENT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP OF THE SANITIZING CONTAINER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE BAR DUMP SINK HOT WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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SEP 292022PASSED14 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BREAD CRUMBS, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOTED BREAD INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN BOTH COOLERA LOCATED IN MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 172021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( SALT, SUGAR...) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE SPOONS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
PAPER CUPS USED AS A BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
FLOORS BEHIND BASEMENT'S ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, SYRUP SPILLS AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MAKER.
AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
3-603.11 OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS (EX. COOKED TO ORDER BURGER OFFERED). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER SURFACES IN ALL PREP AND DISH AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
4-602.13 NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE BAR WHERE BEERS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
AUG 72019FAILED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP PANEL OF THE UNIT, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW CHICKEN WINGS MEASURED BETWEEN 49F-55F (40LBS VALUED AT $120) AND PREP CHICKEN BREAST 59.7F (20LBS VALUED AT $50) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF A TOTAL OF 60LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $170.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS (EX. COOKED TO ORDER BURGER OFFERED). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE MAIN FLOOR DISH MACHINE, BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE TO-GO CARDBOARD BOXES ARE STORED, NEAR DRY STORAGE AND MAIN FLOOR FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER SURFACES IN ALL PREP AND DISH AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE BAR WHERE BEERS ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS THE COLD WATER NOZZLE MISSING TO HANDSINK NEAR DISH AREA ON MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE NOZZLE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN MAIN FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE CEILING LIGHT UNIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2222654 ON 9/20/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (49) 4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOUGH BINS STAINED WITH BLACK DIRT SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. (55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (55) 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEGDEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17(D) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PEPPERONI, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-202.16 OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT BY THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVENS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOUGH BINS STAINED WITH BLACK DIRT SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 42017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND RUST ON THE DISH DRYING RACKS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED GUN HOLDERS AND SODA GUNS WITH AN ACCUMULATED PINKISH BROWNISH DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE CONTAINERS FOR THE DOUGH LOCATED INSIDE AND OUT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT COMPARTMENT)LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CASHIER EMPLOYEE (FEMALE) SLICING AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS AND TO ALWAYS WEAR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS, WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).
OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAUGE IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT READING THE FINAL RINSE ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED SOILED TISSUE PAPER ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY THROW AWAY ALL SOILED TISSUE PAPER AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED SILVERWARE BEING PRESET ON THE TABLES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SET SILVERWARE UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR PROTECT ALL PRESET SILVERWARE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND RUST ON THE DISH DRYING RACKS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED GUN HOLDERS AND SODA GUNS WITH AN ACCUMULATED PINKISH BROWNISH DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE CONTAINERS FOR THE DOUGH LOCATED INSIDE AND OUT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT COMPARTMENT)LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR BAR ICE BINS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN LIDS.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND SODA GUN NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BAR SODA GUN NOZZLES, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND MISSING INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORING.
OBSERVED THE WALL BULGING OUT CREATING A VOID IN THE BASEMENT SMALL STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR EAST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 302016FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inadequate insects control, found 8 live cockroaches in basement's prep and dry storage rooms, also found 30 live fruit flies in same areas. instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. pest control recommended. serious citation issued 7-38-020.
SEP 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
single service small containers used as scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proper scoops that can be washed.
standing water under ice maker in basement, instructed to eliminate.
inaccurate refrigeration thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to install good working ones
MAR 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DISPOSABLE FOAM AND PAPER CUPS USED AS FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS.
SODA GUNS DISPENSERS HOLDERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD BOXES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
JUL 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE LARGE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 50PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE PIZZA DECK OVENS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE PIZZA DECK OVENS.
OBSERVED PLASTIC BEING USED FOR DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED WET SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
JAN 62015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED THE WALL WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT ACROSS FROM BULK FLOUR STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE BAR EAST WALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT AND RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER WOMEN RESTROOM METERED FAUCET RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BASEMENT BAR.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF A BUCKET IN A BASEMENT MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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