SEP 1
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PIZZERIA DA NELLA.
BEAT. 44/100
1443-1445 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 1, 2017 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HANDLE MISSING FROM THE TOP DOOR OF THE HOT LINE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PREP LINE COOLER HANDLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALL TILES MISSING NEXT TO WOOD BURNING STOVE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WALL TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHT SHILD MISSING WITH LIGHTS BURNT OUT AT FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS GREASY UNDER HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SHIELDS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH DAMAGED FAUCET HANDLE NEEDS REPAIR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
JUL 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. NO HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO THE HAND SINK BECAUSE THE HOT WATER LINE SERVING THE PREP ROOM HAS BEEN TURNED OFF DUE TO A CONSTANT LEAK AT THE PREP SINK (WHICH IS NEXT TO THE HAND SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES TO THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE AN ALTERNATE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN UNTIL THE BASEMENT PREP ROOM HAND SINK CAN PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE GOODS (CANNED VEGETABLES, SODA RACK) STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD SO IT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER LINES, OR PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOK LINE UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND PASTA BOILER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND OIL ON THE WHITE VENTS IN THE COOK LINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS. OBSERVED THE CEILING COVERING IN THE BASEMENT WALKING IN COOLER TO BE DETACHING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE COOLER DOOR, AND THE SEAMS TO BE DETACHING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE DRAIN TO BE SLOW AT THE PIZZA OVEN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE COOK LINE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT IS DISCONNECTED AND NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONING FAN. OBSERVED THAT THE HOT WATER AT THE PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DOES NOT SHUT OFF BY USE OF THE SINK HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE PREP SINK TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS: TO THE RIGHT OF THE WASHER WHERE MAINTENANCE MATERIALS ARE STORED, IN THE CHRISTMAS DECORATION STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE REAR AREA OF THE BASEMENT WHERE SOME CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND EXTRA EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE AREA SO ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BAG STORED ON THE COOK LINE SHELVING NEXT TO THE PASTA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
OCT 232015PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE CANNED FOODS STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE THE CLEAN GLASSES AND PLATES STORED ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR THE CEILLING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROIVDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
OCT 162015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1515489 DATED 12/29/14. #32- INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE PREP COOLER. #34- MUST INSTALL 4"COVING THRU-OUT PIZZA PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE CANNED FOODS STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE THE CLEAN GLASSES AND PLATES STORED ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR THE CEILLING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT, WATER KEEPS ON DRIPPING WHEN YOU TURNED OFF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROIVDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
DEC 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT # 1460153 DATED 5/28/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED TO POST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE PREP SINK .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. PROVIDE MISSING COVER OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THRU-OUT PIZZA PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS/ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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MAY 282014PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2014
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS ,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS DEATIL CLEANING. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD, MUST REPLACE. LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNENCESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND BROKEN TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
DEC 132013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 232013FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2013
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. LOWER PIZZA PREP COOLER FOUND AT 50.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 78.9F COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE @ 78.9F AND 5 LBS COOKED MUSHROOMS @ 90.3F AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $35.00. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AND SINK FOUND WITH DIRTY DISH RAGS AND STEEL SCRUBBER FOR DISH WASHING INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST USE 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK OR REAR BASEMENT WASHROOM FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGERS STATES CERTIFIED MANAGER IS OUT OF THE COUNTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-12.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM RE-INSPECTION MADE ON 3-6-13. #38-LEAK ON NOZZLE OF DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST OR RE-PAINT, RE-SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKED, DAMAGED WALL TILES AT KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REAR BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DIRTY HANDLES ON COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
NO, "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT FRONT OR REAR EXIT DOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT. THREE CIGARETTE BUTTS FOUND IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST POST NON-SMOKING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXITS/ENTRANCES OF ESTABLISHMENT. SMOKING ORDINANCE 7-32-020. SECOND VIOLATION.
MAR 62013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST TO PUBLIC.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. PRE-SET GLASSWARE INVERTED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN DAMAGED CERAMIC TILING ON SHELVING UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON NOZZLE AT DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DISH MACHINE. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IN ONE OF THE TWO EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 192013PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWLS. NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK OR ONE OF THE TWO BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS WITH EVIDENCE OF BEING USED BY EMPLOYEES WITH DIRTY TOILET PAPER IN GARBAGE CAN. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED AT ALL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED VISIBLE ON PREMISES OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: MARINARA SAUCE ST 164.4F. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 7-3-12 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST TO PUBLIC.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. PRE-SET GLASSWARE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN DAMAGED CERAMIC TILING ON SHELVING UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON NOZZLE AT DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DISH MACHINE. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IN ONE OF THE TWO EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE PREMISES. DIRTY ASHTRAY FOUND WITH 14 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON A TABLE NEXT TO TOILET IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE IN PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.
JUL 32012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, BASEMENT AREA AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE AND IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE CAN STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHROOM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.
JUN 262012FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TOMATO SAUCE AT 92.4F IN THE HOT HOLDING WARMER UNIT. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER: CALAMARI AT 48.0F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 64.2F, SALMON AT 47.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 48.7F, TOMATO SAUCE AT 45.8F, LOBSTER TAILS AT 50.7F. ALSO OBSERVED A GARLIC IN OIL MIXTURE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 81.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE WAS REMOVED AND THE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND ANTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS. 10 LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE PATIO DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED EXPOSED TABLEWARE (GLASSES AND UTENSILS) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION ON THE TABLES. MUST COVER TABLEWARE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND THE BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, BASEMENT AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE AND IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHROOM AREA. REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SO THAT THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE STEEL AND THE WALL AND GROUT WALL TILES AND COVER OPENINGS. PROVIDE A BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED LITTER ON THE GROUND AT THE PATIO AREA AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →