SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PIZZA MANIA 2.

BEAT. 34/100

5777 N RIDGE AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 12, 2023 · passed

Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED TORN MERGE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT CHEST FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED TORN MERGE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT CHEST FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH AS A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED OR PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT FOR A SANITATION CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF ASSORTED MEAT AND CHEESE PIZZAS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN UNHEATED METAL SHELVING WITH NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. CHEESE PIZZA @ 71.4F, PEPPERONI PIZZA @ 88.5F, SAUSAGE PIZZA @ 85.5F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS OF ASSORTED MEAT AND CHEESE PIZZAS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN UNHEATED METAL SHELVING WITH NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 80.9F. ESTIMATED $70.00 PIZZAS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.3F, PEPPERONI AT 47.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED AT 50.3, WITH FOODS SUCH AS PEPPERONI AT 47.1F. THE OWNER ADJUSTED THE THERMOSTAT, AND THE COOLER LOWERED TO 42. F DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT FOR THE COOK PREPARING PIZZAS/FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROO MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SEVERED WASTEWATER PIPE. NOTED WASTE WATER DRAINING FROM PIPING ONTO THE FLOOR AND ATTACHED GREASE TRAP OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR WITH WASTEWATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. THE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND RESOLVED BOTH ISSUES.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST NOT STORE UNCOVERED GARBAGE CANS ON THE REAR PATIO.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, OR NEW HIRE DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 19
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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MAY 17
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-- MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN DOOR WITHOUT HOLES/OPENINGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13-- DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE, FRONT PREP. ALL WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.114-- 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 3-9-22 REPORT #2552690 NOT CORRECTED. #59- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE HVAC STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. IN THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND HAVE FACILITY SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CO. LICENSE REMAINS SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

MAY 12
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-- NOTED HOLES IN THE MESH SCREENS OF BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT SCREENED DOORS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENS WITHOUT HOLES/OPENINGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE, FRONT PREP. ALL WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-- ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR HVAC STORAGE CLOSET. ALL NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.---- 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE ALL. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP, DISH, AND WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SEALED COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR SEAMS.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE THRESHOLD FRONT THE FRONT TO REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 3-9-22 REPORT #2552690 NOT CORRECTED. #59- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 300 HUNDRED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE HVAC STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AT PIZZA BOX STORAGE, ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND HAVE FACILITY SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CO. LICENSE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 9
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-- NOTED HOLES IN THE MESH SCREENS OF BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT SCREENED DOORS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENS WITHOUT HOLES/OPENINGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE, FRONT PREP. ALL WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.114-- ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR HVAC STORAGE CLOSET. ALL NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.---- 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE ALL. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP, DISH, AND WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SEALED COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR SEAMS.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE THRESHOLD FRONT THE FRONT TO REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-1-22 REPORT #2552437---#10-: 5-204.11-- FOUND NO HAND SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS.#38- 6-501.111-- OBSERVED 50 TO 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE HVAC STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 1
2022
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030C.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED TCS PIZZAS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. CHEESE PIZZA AT 73.9F, MEAT PIZZA AT 72.6F, SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 90.5F. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MONITOR. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 TO 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE HVAC STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED HOLES IN THE MESH SCREENS OF BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT SCREENED DOORS BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENS WITHOUT HOLES/OPENINGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE, FRONT PREP. ALL WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. MUST REPLACE ALL. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP, DISH, AND WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SEALED COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR SEAMS.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.-----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A SEALANT FOR WALLS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.----MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE THRESHOLD FRONT THE FRONT TO REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR HVAC STORAGE CLOSET. ALL NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

NO POSTING OF REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OR THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE REQUIRED SIGNAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(A)

DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/VOMIT SPILL KIT.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 17
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN FILTERS(ALL OF THEM)UNDER THE HOOD NEED TO BE REPLACED. RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LID IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LONG WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA TOO CLOSE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALLER CHEST FREEZER TO LEAVE ENOUGH SPACE FOR HAND WASHING OR RELOCATE SAID UNIT.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER BY THE WINDOW,UNDER FLAT GRILL,AND BESIDE THE CABINET OF WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM METAL SHEET ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE.

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

HOLES ON CEILING TILE AROUND PIPES, ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 22
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND SOME BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 15
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM DURING PREPARATION. FOUND NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT COUNTER/ PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT COUNTER AREAS (SNEEZE GUARD MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ABOUT 19 FEET OF COUNTER SPACE). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A.

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

FOUND SOME BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 9
2014
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE SCREEN DOOR SCREEN LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR STEEL EXIT DOOR. REAR STEEL DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.

APR 1
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

DEC 13
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Must label all food items inside deep freezer.

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

Observed knives on shelving by pizza oven. Must provide knife rack for proper storage.

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

MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST INSIDE OF DEEP FREEZER.

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

Observed holes and opening along electrical piping in front serving area.

SEP 26
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 19
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. NO MOP (UTILITY SINK FOUND ON FACILITY DURING INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT & COLD WATER,AND BACK FLOOR PREVENTION DEVICE; FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD UTENSILS AFTER WASHING AND SANITIZING,AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
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 RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,REPAIR RUSTS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOORS & DOOR, ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK,BASE OF DOUGH MIXER BOWL,AND STOVE WALLS. REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WOODEN COUNTERS,DRAWERS, AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.REPLACE BADLY WORN OUT TOILET SEAT IN RESTROOM.

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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:FILTERS ON HOOD, SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR, STORAGE COUNTER SHELVES,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MIXER BOWL,ETC.

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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 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR CONCRETE ON FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE,AND PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREAS.CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HOOD ALONG WALLS.

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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PAINT DAMAGED WALLS AT 3COMP SINK,REST ROOM,REAR PREP AREA,AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME LOCATION,AND ALSO IN FURNACE ROOM.

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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEAD FLIES ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT AND REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, INCLUDING PERSONAL BELONGINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,AND MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AT ALL TIMES.

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