PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS.

Chicago Health Dept

800 N DEARBORN ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 18

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS AND THE SHELVING IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

JUN 10

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 4

2025

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C) CITATIONISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HAM 47.4F, MUSHROOM 55F, PEPPERONI 47F, SAUSAGE 50F, PASTA 45.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 51 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2598595 DATED 8/5/2024 NOT CORRECTED:-51) 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 5

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SHELVING IN REAR AREA UNDER THE FLOUR STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL CARD BOARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING AND BREEDING OF INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BROKEN AT THE DOUBLE SIDE DOOR OF THE FACILITY EXPOSED CONCRETE NOTICED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSTECT ENTERING AND EASY OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH THE SERVING PANS AND OTHER COOKING AND FOOD STORAGE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 51 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2598595 DATED 8/5/2025 NOT CORRECTED:-51) 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 11

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 2

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND STORED ON PREP COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 3LBS OF HAM MEASURED AT 53.3F, .5LBS OF RAW SAUSAGE 52.9F, 5LB OF TOMATO SAUCE AT 60F IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 8.5LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DATE OF COOKED PASTA PREPARED ON 9/20/23 EXCEEDS THE TIME LIMIT AND HAS NOT BEEN DISCARDED. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 6LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST AT $25 OF PASTA WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPEN GAP AT BOTTOM OF MESH SCREEN AT EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE USE CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN THE BACK AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING NEAR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 10/3/2022; INSPECTION REPORT #:2564693 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #51) 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 3

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MAR 24

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/DIARRHEAL KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES & PROCEDURES TO KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, IN PREP AREA. DARK GROOVE AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS FOR PROPER DRYING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON KITCHEN CEILING LIGHTS, SHIELDS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 6/2020. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED PASTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISABLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK UNDERNEAT SEWER PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT FIXTURE UNITS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 26

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP HEAD STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN PANS AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

KITCHEN CEILING LIGHTS MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

DEC 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5)- OBSERVED PREP PACKED READY TO EAT FOOD CHEESE CAKE, STORED IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE STORED IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, DATE, ETC. MUST BE POSTED ON SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307-11- OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON BAFFLE FLAP OF ICE MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTER CAP ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES IN FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE LID OF KENMORE ICE CHEST IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17- OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL CEILING PANEL LOOSE IN WALK IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT FIXTURE UNITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN PAPER GOOD STORE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

JAN 5

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTTOM HALF OF SMALL WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS, AS WELL AS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES CUT INTO CEILING DRYWALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO SERVICE PIPES. MUST REFINISH CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE ITEMS SO THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST STORE MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAY 24

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP AT FLOOR CORNERS AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BOTH DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IS LOOSE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

DEC 8

2016

FAIL 6 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 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS-APPROXIMATELY 15 BEHIND CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WEST WALL BASE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX 1" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZING LEVELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#Inspection #: 1770431 DATED:05/09/2016 . 32 REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. 08/09/2016 33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC. 08/09/2016 34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 35 INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUUT THE PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 38 MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 41 OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. 08/09/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/15/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IS LOOSE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 9

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUUT THE PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

APR 23

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT COMPLETELY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BROKEN LIDS WITH THORN GASKETS AT 2 CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING FOR THE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

SEP 24

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT REAR DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

NOV 13

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICING CHEESE), INSTRUCTED TGO OBTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR SPICES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN COOLER CEILING WITH DIRT BUILD-UP, MOLDY CAULKIN AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

SEP 14

2011

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 9

2011

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 77.8F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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

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.REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO TRASH DUMPSTERS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM.SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 TRASH DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESS OVERFLOW OF TRASH DURING THIS INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.

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.PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

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.ELECTRIC CHICKEN ROTISSERIE IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,REPAIR/REPLACE HANDLES AT HANDSINKS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

AUG 9

2011

FAIL 0 violations

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