PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA.

Chicago Health Dept

864 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH ABOUT 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LARGE SQUARE CUTTING BOARD AND THE LONG CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOK LINE SIDE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 28

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SOME UNCOOKED FOOD STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT AS WELL AS BASEMENT REACH IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO HOLD AND STORE FOODS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND PIPING AND IN CEILING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ENTRY WAY FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, SPLATTER AND SMALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AREA AND DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.

APR 15

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 14

2024

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN

FEB 7

2024

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 10PPM CHLORINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 50 PPM BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN TWO LARGE COLDING HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIDING DOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN TWO LARGE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIDING DOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 20 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES LOCATED IN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/7/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 22

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABELS NOT PROVIDED ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

UTENSILS NOT PROVIDED IN BAR AREA FOR TOPPINGS OF DRINKS INCLDUING BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO CUT CITRUS ITEMS AND CHERRIES. FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACE ON MAIN KITCHEN AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FANGUARD IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVING. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE PIZZA FOUND STORED ON TOP OF THE BAR DISH WASHER. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION) OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

FEB 14

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE FROM 1:05 PM TO 1:45PM WHILE TCS ITEMS WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ANDI KOMARES ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:45PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP IT ON FILE AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE PREP COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DELI MEAT BEING STORED IN USED MARGARINE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL ITEMS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL CAN OPENERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN COVERED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE 4 OF 5 TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL UNISEX AND OR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP TRASH ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY BUCKET CONTAINING WINE BOTTLE, OLD DOOR LEANING AGAINST THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BELOW SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LINE ABOUT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 20

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROEPRLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEEMS AND WDARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISHED OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MANTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLBASE TROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHS ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 21

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT KITCHEN IS IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING, WAS TESTED SEVERAL TIMES CHEMICAL 0 PPM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1559539 DATED:06/24/2015.. 38 NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. 09/24/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/28/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

SILVERWARE ON TABLES MUST BE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALLS BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT SAME. ALSO NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON SHELVING WITH DRY GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR CLOTHS AND BELONGING.

OCT 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED PASTAS AT 45.1F, CHICKEN AT 47.6F, TORTELLONI AT 46.4F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE COBWEBS FROM THE CEILING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MUST STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 27

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 20

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

A GARDEN HOSE ATTACED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

APR 30

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SODA DISPENSER GUN AT BAR NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BREAD IN PAPER BAGS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED CEILING NEXT TO ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

A GARDEN HOSE ATTACED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BRAKER IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED RAGS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

AUG 15

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. REMOVE THE COBWEBS ON THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN.

AUG 8

2011

FAIL 8 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE THE DOUGH MIXER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTACT SURFACES ONLY. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SURFACES.

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 PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

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 DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT.

JUL 23

2010

FAIL 9 violations 3 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ONSITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS,1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, IN BASEMENT BEER STORAGE ROOM AND IN BASEMENT MAIN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND ONE RECEPTACLE LID WITH A LARGE CRACK/OPENING THAT CAUSES THE RECEPTACLE NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO, FOUND ONE RECEPTACLE FILLED TO THE RIM WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING THE CLOSURE OF THE RECEPTACLE ALSO CAUSING IT NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF OR PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND REPLACE CRAKED LID SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. IMPROPERLY STORING MULTI USE ITEMS ON FLOOR ALONG SIDE 3 COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN A CLEAN MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STALL DIVIDER IN MENS WASHROOM. ALSO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. MUST ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BAR HOLDING CONSUMABLE ICE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN CONSUMABLE ICE AND SODA LINES TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.

Critical Pest Activity

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. (SERVES AS A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS) MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS.

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. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FLOORS BEHIND BAR ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, DAMAGED AREAS COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MATS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MATS AND RAPAIR ALL FLOORS BEHND BAR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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. CLEAN OR REPLACE DUSTY CEILING TILES OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL ACROSS FROM WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE OVER REACH IN FREEZERIN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE PARTIALLY MELTED AND VERY DUSTY LIGHT SHEILD OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 2ND 3 COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

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