APR 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PUCCI'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA.
BEAT. 41/100
10063 S EWING AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 5, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT AND BAR PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE RACKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE WHERE NEEDED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,SODA CADDY IN BASEMENT,1- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,FLOOR MIXER.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR TILES IN BAR SEATING AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2497990 4/8/21 NOT CORRECTED #58- OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
APR 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUN 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLT RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND BY THE COFFEE SERVING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED PASTA) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED SOME ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 102018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE BAR SEATING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING FROM DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT; PROVIDE DRAIN COVERS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO PROVIDE A PROPER COVER FOR THE SUB PUMP IN THE BASEMENT.
MAY 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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APR 72016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER USE AND UNUSE, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR, BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
JUL 92015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
OCT 22014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(MIXER, GRATER, PREP TABLE, REMOVABLE PARTS FROM MIXER).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS AND ROOMS INSIDE BASEMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS), IN KICHEN AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FUZZY BUILD-UP AND GREASE FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MOPS NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 192014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOF AT BOTTOM (DOES NOT CLOSE TIGHT, 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM)AND NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE SIDE(1/4 INCH GAP) TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. MUST SECURE DOOR, MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS TO THE OUTSIDE AIR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE SCREENED(MUST BE NO LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. OBSERVED 6 ANTS CRAWLING ON NOZZLE OF SODA DISPENSER GUN BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED 18 ANTS CRAWLING AROUND AND INSIDE THE HOLSTER FOR THE POP DISPENSER GUN. MUST CLEAN ALL SUGAR BUILD-UP INSIDE HOLSTER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES IN SAME AREA AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SURFACES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: DEEP FRYERS, OVEN, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, BROILER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(MIXER, GRATER, PREP TABLE, REMOVABLE PARTS FROM MIXER).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS AND ROOMS INSIDE BASEMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS), IN KICHEN AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FUZZY BUILD-UP AND GREASE FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MOPS NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUL 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
JUN 272013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES IN BASEMENT, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BAR STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PURSES OUTSIDE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
AUG 132010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2010
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED OR RE-PACKAGED FOODS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE HANDLE ON DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY RACKS IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER, REACH-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST IN ICE BIN AT THE BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS/FREEZERS. ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES AND RACKS. MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AND ICE BINS IN PREP, BASEMENT AND BAR AREAS THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN- A GOOD POWER WASHING IS SUGGESTED, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS-REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST/FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS IN BASEMENT, BAR AND PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO PREP AREA IN ORDER TO BETTER SEE HOW TO CLEAN AND PREP PROPERLY. LIGHTING IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH, AREA IS DIM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
AUG 52010FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2010
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP. WAS 69.2F. UNIT WAS TAGGED-HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO AS TO MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER. ALSO, OBSERVED TWO PREP COOLERS NOT WORKING BUT OWNER/MANAGER WAS USING THE TOP PART OF THE COOLERS TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TARTAR SAUCE, CHEESE, CUT TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM AND MAYO). ITEMS WERE SUPPOSEDLY BEING KEPT COLD BY ICE BUT ONLY WATER WAS FOUND UNDER CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO GET UNITS FIXED OR PROPERLY MONITOR ITEMS STORED ON TOP BY KEEPING CONTAINERS SUBMERGED IN ICE AND IMPLEMENTING TIME/TEMP. LOGS. ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN FIXED MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240, ATTN: MR. NELSON WHEN READY TO HAVE UNIT REINSPECTED. CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CLEARED BY CDPH. CITATION #64657-12
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. ROAST BEEF, COOKED PASTA, RAW BEEF PATTIES, SOUR CREAM. CHEESE, TARTAR SAUCE, CUT TOMATOES AND MAYO)BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 55.4-66.7). ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 35LBS. VALUED AT APPROX. $50.00. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
MUST HAVE HOT WATER PRESSURE INCREASED AT THE 3-COMP. SINK IN BAR AREA-PRESSURE IS EXTREMELY LOW AND HOT WATER KNOB IS VERY LOOSE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE STOPPERS TO 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA, SMALL PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED. CITATION #64658-13 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED OR RE-PACKAGED FOODS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE HANDLE ON DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY RACKS IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER, REACH-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST IN ICE BIN AT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREA OR RE-ROUTE LINES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS/FREEZERS. ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES AND RACKS. MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AND ICE BINS IN PREP, BASEMENT AND BAR AREAS THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN- A GOOD POWER WASHING IS SUGGESTED, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS-REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST/FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS IN BASEMENT, BAR AND PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO PREP AREA IN ORDER TO BETTER SEE HOW TO CLEAN AND PREP PROPERLY. LIGHTING IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH, AREA IS DIM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST EITHER PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOWS OPENABLE IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER IN BAR AREA.
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 →