PRIMO'S CHICAGO PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

816 W VAN BUREN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

17 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

109

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING PROVISION AT EITHER HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREAS. EMPLOYEE LEFT PREMISES TO OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY VIOLATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSBILE, CANS AND BOTTLES IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN EMPTY AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE AT 51.0F AND CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.5 IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONALBELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON MEAT SLICER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PIZZA PREP COOLER BEING USED UNABLE TO ABLE MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSOR LEAKING AT FRONT PREP COOLER CAUSING EXCESSIVE WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. URINAL WRAPPED IN DISREPAIR AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXTREME CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS FILLED IN OPEN STORAGE ISLAND/CABINET IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, NON RELATED ITEMS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT & NON FUNCTIONAL ITEM AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

JUN 18

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 16

2025

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. ON TWO OCCASIONS DURING THE REINSPECTION, I OBSERVED PLASTIC TRAYS STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY UTENSILS IN THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE FLOOR MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FLOOR MIXER. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUN 12

2025

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SLICES OF PIZZA AT 88F STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 44F, CHEESE AT 44F, AND COOKED BEANS AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE FLOOR MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FLOOR MIXER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/17/24 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 17

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PIZZA, FRENCH FRIES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. EMPLOYEE CHANGED LIGHT BULBS TO RESTORE PROPER INTENSITY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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SEP 4

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

AUG 27

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

AUG 20

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 10 LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 51.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR AT SIDE STORAGE AREAS NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2582786 ON 10/3/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED:40-OBSERVED 2 FEMALE AND 1 MALE FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 47 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER AND PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE PIZZA AND CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK MADE INACCESSIBLE BY ITEMS BEING STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED 2 FEMALE AND 1 MALE FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER AND PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND SIDES OF EQUIPEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 21

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 125.9F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED 2 FEMALE AND 1 MALE FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER AND PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM CONTAINING TOILET AS WELL DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BY ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 31

2022

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 23

2022

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 138.3F AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 49°C (120°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY WATER LINE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHEESE PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 78.3F ON COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED SAUSAGE PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 82.5F ON COUNTER UNDER LAMP. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENT ATTACHED TO WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/4/2020, REPORT #2463346. #58-ESTABLISHMENT HAS NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE AT THE CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE, CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POSSIBLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... ONE GALLON OF MILK @ 46.0F, APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF TURKEY DELI MEAT @47.0F, ABOUT 6 LBS CAPICOLA SALAMI @49.4F, AND APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS OF MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST @ 50.0F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS TALLYING $100 WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION BY PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (MARINARA SAUCE, COOKED NOODLES, ITALIAN BEEF MEAT, SOUPS,MARINATED CHICKEN, BOILED EGGS, ETC) ON SITE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD AND USE BY LABELS ON READY TO EAT, REFRIGERATED , PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPACKAGED MIXED SALADS, CHEESECAKE,CHOCOLATE CAKE SLICES AND TEMISU DESSERTS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME,SOURCE, INGREDIENTS, AND LIST OF ALL ALLERGENS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL TOILET FEATURES IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS, AS WELL AS TRASH ON RESTROOM FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN CEILING IN WOMEN RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MAY 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE MENS OR WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. STAFF MUST WASH HANDS IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 BUSINESS WAS GIVEN TWO DAYS TO CORRECT, VIOLATION STILL EXISTS.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR) WHEN FOODS HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND MOUNTED CAN OPENER, IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILL BEHIND THE OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT (CORNERS), DRY STORAGE AND IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR HALLWAY, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

APR 30

2018

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO CHECK CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IN WATER OF 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND KEEP ON-SIT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR) WHEN FOODS HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT (CORNERS), DRY STORAGE AND IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR HALLWAY, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 6

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVE CUP DISPENSER MISSING TOP LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PREVENT STORING LIDS ABOVE RIM,

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR STORAGE AREA , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, AND CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER REAR STORAGE CLOSETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS,

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