PIZZA NOVA INC.
3704 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 32 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 212026PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF SELF-SERVICE POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND/PR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK NEAR UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHNG SINK.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HANG MOPS IN PROPER AIR DRYING POSITION.
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 162024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 92024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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NOV 202023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
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 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 122022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
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 202022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADES AT PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER (LID).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
ONE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA; KEEP CLUTTER FREE.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
OCT 82020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 232020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (OREGANO, ETC).
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
EXCESSIVE RUST ON TOP COVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
MAY 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COUNTER TOP PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 112018FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COUNTER TOP PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
MAY 32018FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING IN REAR SIDE PREP AREA USED FOR WEEKEND PREP.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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
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
LIGHTS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF LIGHT SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82017FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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
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.
LIGHTS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF LIGHT SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
SOME BULBS ARE BURNED OUT IN THE PREP AREA IN CEILING MUST PROVIDE WORKING BULBS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA
DEC 292015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENERS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON RESTAURANT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
SEP 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 152014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
GASKET LOOSE ON REACH IN FREEZER DOOR. REPLACE SAME.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
AUG 272013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
CLEAN FLOOR IN BATHROOM BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.
REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILE WHERE NEEDED.
JAN 82013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE KNIFE HOLDER HAS SOME FOOD BUILDUP ON THE RUBBER TOP SECTION; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.
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.
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.
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 252012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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.
OCT 282011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT EXTERIOR WALL OF GARAGE.
MAY 262011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 142010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled container. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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.
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.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE WOOD SHELVES ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
JAN 282010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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