PIZZA NOVA INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3704 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

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

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

144

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21

2026

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PLASTIC AND PAPER CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR COLESLAW, SUGAR, SALT, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF SELF-SERVICE POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND/PR CONTAINERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK NEAR UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHNG SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HANG MOPS IN PROPER AIR DRYING POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH GRILL/FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.

JUL 9

2024

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Facility Condition

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS FOODS (RIBS, VARIOUS PASTA NOODLES, SAUSAGES, LASAGNA PORTIONS, MOZZERELLA CHEESE WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS AND STORED ON PREMISE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR 7 DAYS MAXIMUM ON ALL COOKED ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP, REAR STORAGE ON WALLS AND BOXES, AND THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE DISPENSERS LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AROUND DOUGH MIXING EQUIPMENT AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH GRILL/FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.

NOV 22

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 20

2023

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-501.19: 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER WASH WATER TEMPERATURE, FLUCTUATING INBETWEEN 104F-106F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT MINIMUM 110F AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO UTILIZE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED DURING REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025(C) PRIORITY

NOV 15

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK AT EAST PREP AREA (CURRENTLY 68.0F) WHERE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100F. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY. EMPLOYEES TO USE HANDWASH SINK IN OTHER PREP AREA

SEP 19

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 12

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2554573 DATED:4/20/2022 NOT IN COMPLIANCE; 39:NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDSINK BETWEEN THE TWO COMP SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE SECOND PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDSINK. 53:NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. 53:NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER (LID).57:OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. 51: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL ITEMS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 20

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDSINK BETWEEN THE TWO COMP SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE SECOND PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDSINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADES AT PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER (LID).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ONE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA; KEEP CLUTTER FREE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

OCT 8

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEASONING AND HERBS STORED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ITEMS LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

SEP 23

2020

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND & PREPARING TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS IN PREP NEAR COLD HOLD UNITS AND FRYER AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PER FOOD EMPLOYEE SLICED TOMAOTES ARE TO BE USED FOR SALADS, BURGERS AND SANDWICHES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED TOMATOES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED, USE GLOVES OR TONGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING THE PPM OF SANITZER USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 10

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE DISCARD DATE ALL OF THE TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL MENUS FOR TCS FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RIB TIPS, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (OREGANO, ETC).

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE RUST ON TOP COVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPENING IN WALL IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTD TO SEAL OPENING. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ESPECIALLY AROUND LIGHTSWITCH NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

MAY 15

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2169602 5/11/18 NOT CORRECTED #14-STILL FINDING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE DOOR AND LAST DOOR IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.MANAGER HAD TO SEND EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS.EMPLOYEE IS NOW REPLACING DOOR SWEEPS AT THIS TIME TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COUNTER TOP PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ON TOP OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 11

2018

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2167164 5/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.11 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 3 - DOOR PREP COOLERS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,IN CREVICE ON UNDERSIDE OF HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA,BACK UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ,IN CREVICE BETWEEN UPPER WALL CHEMICAL STORAGE UNIT,INSIDE OF FAR LEFT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,ON WALL NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK,ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP,IN BETWEEN WALL PANEL UNDER SAME SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA ALSO, APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF PIZZA OVEN AND DINING AREA.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE DOOR AND LAST DOOR IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE AND TREATED PREMISES DURING INSPECTION AND PHYSICALLY REMOVED LIVE EVIDENCE OF ROACHES AND ANTS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COUNTER TOP PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ON TOP OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS

MAY 3

2018

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED AN OPEN 5LB.PLASTIC BAG OF FULLY COOKED SHRIMP STORED INSIDE A PAN OF UNCOVERED 10LBS.COOKED CHOPPED BACON AND JUICES DRIPPING FROM BAG OF SHRIMPS INTO PAN OF BACON.MUST STORE FOODS SEPERATELY AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.15LBS.$25. (SERIOUS 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICE OF UPPER AND LOWER ATTACHMENT AT MOTOR OF 3 & 2 - DOOR PREP COOLERS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,UNDERSIDE OF HAND SINK & LEG OF MIDDLE PIZZA OVEN IN PIZZA PREP AREA,BACK UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ,UPPER WALL WOOD STORAGE UNIT IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND OPENING IN PIPE IN REAR ADJACENT ROOM FROM PIZZA PREP AREA.ALSO,APPX.8 -RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CONCRETE LEDGE IN OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.APPX.1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE DOOR AND LAST DOOR IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND ESAILT CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING IN REAR SIDE PREP AREA USED FOR WEEKEND PREP.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

DEC 12

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PIZZA AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING TILES THAT ARE WATER STAINED IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF LIGHT SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 8

2017

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZAEDOUS FOODS. PIZZA, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MANAGER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Chemical Safety

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PIZZA AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING TILES THAT ARE WATER STAINED IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF LIGHT SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 7

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

SOME BULBS ARE BURNED OUT IN THE PREP AREA IN CEILING MUST PROVIDE WORKING BULBS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA

DEC 29

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENERS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ABOVE THE DOUGH PREP AREA AND NEAR THE HOT DOG STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON RESTAURANT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

SEP 9

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED A PAN OF LASAGNA MADE TWO DAYS AGO PER MANAGER, IN A PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR M0RE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING REUSED IN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR AND ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

AUG 15

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GASKET LOOSE ON REACH IN FREEZER DOOR. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

AUG 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BATHROOM BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILE WHERE NEEDED.

JAN 8

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE KNIFE HOLDER HAS SOME FOOD BUILDUP ON THE RUBBER TOP SECTION; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE RESTAURANT WALK IN COOLER CEILING IS DIRTY AND THE PIPES IN SAID AREA ARE RUSTING; CLEAN, RINSE, SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND RESEAL THE RUSTY PIPES.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE BASEBOARDS AROUND THE BATHROOM AND OUTSIDE THE BATHROOM DOOR ARE DARK AND DIRTY IN APPEARANCE, CLEAN SAID AREAS AND REPAIR OR RESEAL SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE VENT COVERS ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ARE FULL OF DIRTY DUST, CLEAN VENTS IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ONES IN THE COOLER.

JAN 25

2012

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. LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF FREEZER; REATTACH TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

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. REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALL OF WASHROOM; REMOVE; REPAINT.

NOV 10

2011

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 28

2011

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. OBSERVED COOKED PORK RIBS IN 2 LARGE PLASTICS BINS IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER AT 56.3F-62.7F. NO TIME AND TEMP LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON SITE. PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED APPX 90LBS AT $120.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED.

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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS AT OUTSIDE GARAGE (POP, PAPER GOODS, WALK IN COOLER &FREEZER STORAGE AREA)ALSO GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER AND AROUND BOTH 3COMP SINKS, ON PIPES OF PIZZA OVEN AND WALLBASES, WALL BEHIND PIZZA OVEN AND INSIDE OF FLOOR MIXER. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS, SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS. MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF GARAGE DOOR.RECOMMENDPEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/2011. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 547462 DATED 5/26/2011 #32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER, PIZZA PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, FOIL FROM STOVE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE. #33-MUST CLEAN WHEELBASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, FOUNTAIN POP STORAGE SHELVES INREAR AREA. #34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. #35-MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES, WORN DOORSWEEP ON FRONT DOORS. #36-MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. AND #40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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 ALL PREP AND STEAM TABLES, AND GREASE TRAP AT 3COMP SINK & STOVE.

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. MUST CLEAN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, KNIFE CADDY, CUTTING BOARDS AND STOVE, AND GREASE TRAP.

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. MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT EXTERIOR WALL OF GARAGE.

MAY 26

2011

PASS 6 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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER,PIZZA PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA,FOIL FROM STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAMTABLE,SINK STOPPERS.

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.MUST CLEAN WHEELBASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FOUNTAIN POP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR 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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL TILE UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.

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.MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COOLERS.

DEC 14

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled container. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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 SEAL WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE WOOD SHELVES ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLES.

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. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

JAN 28

2010

PASS 6 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY SMALL TABLE AND RAW WOOD CABINETS AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE CAN OPENER AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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. MUST SEAL FLOOR AT PIZZA PREP AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Pest Activity

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. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT MAIN 3PART SINK FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.

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