PIZZERIA ORA.

Chicago Health Dept

545 N LA SALLE DR · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP STATION IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE EDGES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED Walid Bitar WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

APR 22

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDAS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.6-55.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(51.4-53.8F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(50.2F), BUTTER(47.8-50.0F), BACON(50.5F), HAM(48.0-51.4F), TURKEY(51.4F), CHEESE(51.3-55.2F), POOLED RAW EGGS(50.1F), CONTAINS DICED TOMATOES(46.6-47.3F), COOKED BELL PEPPERS(50.7F), SLICED TOMATOES(52.3F), LETTUCE LEAVES(47.5F), CUT CANTALOUPE AND CUT HONEYDEW MELON(47.8F) AND ALFREDO SAUCE(48.4-50.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $300 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH ONE DOOR TOP COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH ONE DOOR TOP COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE SOUFFLE CUPS USED TO DISPENSE SUGAR IN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO DISPENSE SUGAR. INSTRUCTED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE DURABLE AND TO RETAIN THEIR CHARACTERISTIC QUALITIES UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND NON WORKING CEILING LIGHTS IN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN NEAR BOTH HALLWAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND IN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUL 17

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

unable to locate backflow prevention device for coffee maker, instructed to expose.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in beverages walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

SEP 6

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inaccurate thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to install good working ones.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar, flour...) instructed to label.

NOV 30

2022

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN WALL AND DRYING BOARD OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA COVERED IN GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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JUN 22

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY PLUMBING CODE. SOAP & PAPER TOWELS, AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOP THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RAGS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION .

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR COVERING THE FLOOR MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON GRILL, PIPES, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR DIPPING ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE SOAP & PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN.

MAR 6

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

FEB 28

2020

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE FROM 8:50AM TO 9:38AM. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE FROM BEGINNING OF INSPECTION AT 8:50AM UNTIL CERTIFIED MANAGER WALID BITAR ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:38AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND STEAKS WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE THROUGHOUT MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

APR 18

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 15

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS OF CHEESE AND MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COFFEE SPLATTER ON THE CEILING IN THE COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA WITH PLASTIC AROUND FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED COLD WATER DISPENSER IN THE GLASS STORAGE ROOM POSITIONED ABOVE AN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO RELOCATE DISPENSER TO AVOID WATER DRIPPING INTO ICE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED PIZZA WARMER UNIT WITHOUT AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING PIZZAS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 18

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED, HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR #38 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.MUST INSTALL A WORKING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT FROM MAY 9, 2016 STATED "NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR." Monday, May 09, 2016 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND CUT BREAD BEING STORED IN A WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG INSIDE AN ICE BOX FREEZER. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 9

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.

MAR 18

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF CHEMICAL CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0PPM . EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WASHING DISHES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE TRI MARK MARLIN COMPANY FOR THE TECHNICIAN TO COME AND REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM ALREADY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL STOCKS,BAG OF ONIONS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS x3 ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

NOV 28

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY WALK IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.

JUN 3

2014

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES AND THEN DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND CHEST FREEZERS AT THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLE AND SPILLS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY AND MOLDY WALLS BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WEAK WATER PRESURE AT LARGE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

DEC 12

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE SCOOP KEPT IN STANDING WATER. MUST KEEP SCOOP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JAN 5

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS: HAM AT 45.3F, SAUSAGE AT 47.1F, CHEESE AT 46.8F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 46.1F, CUT FRUIT AT 44-48F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 46F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.6F, TACO SAUCE AT 50.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Chemical Safety

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 containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REPAINT AREA NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE SPRAY NOZZLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM FALLS BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK. INSTALL A RING AROUND THE FAUCET TO KEEP THE NOZZLE ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK. PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR.

FEB 10

2010

PASS 2 violations

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 detail clean floor under and around soda syrup rack.

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. 3-compartment sink (prep area)faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain sink.

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