PIZZA TANGO INC.
2859 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
18 of 23 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 182025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WALL NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NEW HIRE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT NEW EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 302022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON OVERHEAD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORED AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 272021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CHEESE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING IN BACK OFF ADJACENT TO KITCHEN, ON STAIR LEADING TO BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DEAD RAT IN SNAP TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA. MANAGER REMOVED AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISCOLORED AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, LETTUCE, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MEDIUM TUBS OF CHEESE AND PIZZA SAUCE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 92018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 12018FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS AND ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER STAIRS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 302018FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT 49.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMEPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4- 12OZ CONTAINERS OF POTATOE SALAD 45.6F-46.7F,3LBS. COLE SLAW 49.5F,10OZ. SLICED HAM -45.1F,1LB. CUT LETTUCE 45.9F-46.8F,3LBS. SLICED GYROS 44.3F,4-4OZ. ,2LBS. HAMBURGER PATTIES -44.9F,1LB. SLICED TOMATOES 46.0F,2LBS. TAZIKI SAUCE 46.1F,8 OZ. - POLISH SAUSAGE 44.9F,10-4OZ,RANCH SAUCE 46.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.17LBS.$34.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS AND ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER STAIRS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
WALL AND CEILING ABOUT THE VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
WALL AND CEILING ABOUT THE VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.
CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL CRACKS IN THE CORNER OF WALL NEAR TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FOUND ON UNUSED COOLER).
JUN 172016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.
CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL CRACKS IN THE CORNER OF WALL NEAR TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FOUND ON UNUSED COOLER).
APR 202015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE WALL BEHIND AND THE BACK OF THE STEAMTABLE; REMOVE DUST.
OCT 312014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
APR 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DEFROST SAME.
LEGS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAILING. CLEAN SAME.
INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
JAN 92013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR COOLERS ARE DIRTY ON THE BOTTOMS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIORS.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND STAINED, SCRUB THE FLOORS UNDER THE TABLES CLEAN.
THE COOK HAS NO HAT, WEAR A HAT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
MAY 162012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
MAR 92012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
JAN 252011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.
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 REAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS, GRILL TABLE,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,MOP SINK BASIN,VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER STAIR CASE IN REAR AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT PREP TABLE & CLEAN.
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.NEEDS PROBE THERMOMETER & CHEST FREEZERS.
MAY 112010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3PART SINK AND NEAR STEAM TABLE, AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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