SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PIZZA FRIED CHICKEN ICE CREAM.

BEAT. 18/100

964 W 31ST ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 30, 2023 · passed

Failed 5 of 8 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 15
2022
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2568254 DATED 12/8/22; 38- 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE MIXER. AGAIN, UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND A RODENT DROPPINGS ON A BAG OF RAW ONION INSIDE OF A MIX BOWL LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

DEC 8
2022
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED A CLEAN IN PLACE MIXER THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE CIP EQUIPMENT IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567894 DATED 12/1/22; 38- 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENEDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

DEC 1
2022
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENEDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED INADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE, FACILITY HAS PH TEST STRIPS HOWEVER HAS BLEACH (CHLORINE) ON SITE AS A SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS THAT TEST THE CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR THE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 18
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED A SMALL OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WALL AT THE IN OF THE PREP TABLE WITH EXPOSED PLY WOOD. MUST FINISH WALL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/ DAMAGED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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MAY 27
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 19
2020
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

FEB 26
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOORS AND ON THE WALLS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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