PIZZERIA DA NELLA.

Chicago Health Dept

1443-1445 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Sep 2017.

Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 1

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 26

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2015

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROIVDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

OCT 16

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

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

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROIVDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 29

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE PREP SINK .

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

show all 12 inspections →

MAY 28

2014

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 13

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 23

2013

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Other

* 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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY HANDLES ON COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 6

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST TO PUBLIC.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN DAMAGED CERAMIC TILING ON SHELVING UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 19

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Serious Other

* 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).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST TO PUBLIC.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN DAMAGED CERAMIC TILING ON SHELVING UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 3

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2012

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

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 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →