SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PRIMO'S PIZZA.

BEAT. 39/100

250 E 103RD ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 7, 2012 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 7
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT GREASE TRAP.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES. PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAINT FLOOR IN REAR.

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE MISSING BASESBOARDS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 30
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS NEAR WATER HEATER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

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

PAINT GREASE TRAP.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES. PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAINT FLOOR IN REAR.

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING FANS AND VENTS.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 11
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SAUSAGE 55.9F AND COOKED SAUSAGE PIZZA 92.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. EXPOSED SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND FILLED WITH A BOWL, SPOON AND TONGS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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

SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS NEAR ICE MACHINE AND ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE POP DISPENSER UNITS OFF FLOOR.

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

SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

AUG 24
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INSIDE TRACKS OF BOTH REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL,DEFROST ALL FREEZER ON PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN OR CHANGE DAMAGED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN OR CHANGE DAMAGED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CRATES OUTSIDE ALONG THE WALL.

AUG 17
2011
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. IMPROPER HANDWASHING PRACTICES. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 H000074107 12.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. UPON INSPECTION FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM ORKIN PEST CONTROL. FOUND NO SERVICE RECEIPTS IN LOG BOOK. FOUND LIVE ANT (10 ANTS) ACTIVITY IN THE FRONT EATING AREA ALONG WINDOW BASE AND ALONG WALLBASE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITZE AND GET SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED H000074107 12

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID AND ANOTHER CONTAINER HOLDING EXCESSIVE GREASE OPEN IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 H000074108 13

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INSIDE TRACKS OF BOTH REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL,DEFROST ALL FREEZER ON PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN OR CHANGE DAMAGED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CRATES OUTSIDE ALONG THE WALL.

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JUL 7
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 1
2010
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.PIZZA OVEN OBSERVED NOT VENTED TO ROOF,HOWEVER, OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN DUCT ON TOP OF OVEN EXTENDED TO,AND GOING UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSPECTION DISCUSSED WITH SUPV BHATTAL. MUST CONTACT VENTILATION/BUILDING DEPT,CONCERNING VENTILATION.

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