PUCCI'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

10063 S EWING AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2023.

Last inspected Apr 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 8

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 10

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

OCT 2

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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 19

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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 8

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

JUN 27

2013

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

AUG 13

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 5

2010

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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- 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER IN BAR AREA.

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