Rizzo'S Bar & Inn
Mixed record — 6 of 12 inspections passed
2025-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FOUR (4) DOOR DRINK COOLER AT FRONT/MAIN BAR TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT TURNED OFF. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A WORD ORDER WAS AFFIXED TO THE FRONT INDICATING IT'S AWAITING REPAIRS. PREP FOUR...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DOOR OF THE MIDDLE DEEP FRYER TO BE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FRYER AS IT FELL OFF IN THE MORNING, PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING/OFF IN THE MAIN PREP LINE IN FRONT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT COOK LINE. MANAGER PROVIDED NEW LIGHTS BY END OF INSPECTION.
2025-01-10 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT MAIN BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SERVING PLATES STORED ON SHELVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS EMPLOYED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
2024-04-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE PATIO BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR OF THE PATIO BAR WITH BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-01-30 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
2022-01-18 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
2021-07-02 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR HOLE/OPENING AROUND PIPING NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
2020-08-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OBSERVED ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/17/2019 REPORT#2293682. Observed unfinished ceiling and exposed waste plumbing pipes in the following areas: men and women washroom, liquor storage room and basement dry storage areas. Instructed operator...
2019-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED AN OVER SIZED POT UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE POTS OR AN APPROVED ALT...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR IF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed unfinished ceiling and exposed waste plumbing pipes in the following areas: men and women washroom, liquor storage room and basement dry storage areas. Instructed operator to install a drop or finished ceiling and encase expose plumping pipe...
2019-06-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 18 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND INCOMPLETE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RAW MEATS THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED COOK HANDLING RAW BEEF FROM THE COOLER TO THE GRILL, THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT BUNS AND TOUCHING COOKED BURGERS AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT WITHOUT W...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE DISH/COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE BUS PAN FILLED WITH CLEAN SILVERWARE ON TOP OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE SIDE BAR HAND W...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST MOVE TO BE ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE PREP SINK.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SOAP LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: AT THE COOKS LINE/DISH HAND SINK, AT THE PATIO BAR HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: AT THE COOKS LINE/DISH HAND SINK, AT THE MAIN BAR HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS. THE FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT 96.8F, THE HANDICAP WASHROOM AT 97.2F, THE BASEMENT WOMAN'S WASHROOM AT 96.3F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 10...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL COOKS, FOOD PREPARERS, FOOD EXPEDITERS ON COOKS LINE MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAT AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL OF FACILITY IN VARIOUS STORAGE ROOMS, CLOSETS ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLATES USED FOR FOOD WITH CHIPPED WOOD, CRACKS, DEEP CUTS. MUST NOT USE WOOD AS FOOD PLATES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING LEVELS AT ALL THREE BAR DISH MACHINES. NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SANITIZING BUCKETS USED FOR FOR WIPING CLOTHS THROU...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED AN OVER SIZED POT UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE POTS OR AN APPROVED ALT...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE PATIO BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MANAGER CORRECTED BY CHANGING THE CHLORINE BOTTLE AND PRIMING THE MACHINE...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR IF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE SIDE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-28-18 #2223116 NOT CORRECTED. #56- EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS #57- NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TR...
2018-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLE BEEF, CHICKEN,CHOPPED LETTUCES, SLICE/DICED TOMATOES,HAMBURGERS,ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(A)(B).OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HAND CONTACT REMOVING A SLICE OF TOMATOES FROM MADE SANDWICHES,ALSO PICKED UP A COOKED STRIP OF CHICKEN AND PUT TO A CUSTOMERS PLATE.NO UTENSILS USED NOR HAND WASHING. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER HOW TO HA...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - -
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(A)(B) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER WIPING THEM ON CLOTHING,PUT ON HATS,HANDLING RECEIPT ETC,IN PREP AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS/HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER T...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3# OF GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 47.8F AND 5# OF DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER . COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAG...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
2017-08-18 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed untreated concrete flooring in lower level, dry storage. Open seams in dining room floor. Instructed operator to seal and maintain floors, to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed unfinished ceiling and exposed waste plumbing pipes in the following areas: men and women washroom, liquor storage room and basement dry storage areas. Instructed operator to install a drop or finished ceiling and encase expose plumping pipe...
2017-08-15 Fail License CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Observed non-working refrigeration units in the following areas: walk in freezer, on lower level and prep cooler, in rear of operation. Instructed operator to ensure that all cold holding units maintain a temperature of 40 or lower refrigeration, 0 o...
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Observed no hot running throughout facility. Instructed operator that hot and cold running water, under city pressure, needs to be available at all sinks for proper hand and utensil washing. Critical Violation # 7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed the need for additional hand sink in near cooking line prep area. Instructed operator to install additional hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Basement washroom hand sinks not installed. must install hand sinks. C...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed 2 exterior doors on south wall of operation with 1/4 gap at bottom of door. Instructed operator that all exterior doors must be rodent proof. Serious Violation # 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3 compartment sink not installed. Must completely install 3 compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed untreated concrete flooring in lower level, dry storage. Open seams in dining room floor. Instructed operator to seal and maintain floors, to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed unfinished ceiling and exposed waste plumbing pipes in the following areas: men and women washroom, liquor storage room and basement dry storage areas. Instructed operator to install a drop or finished ceiling and encase expose plumping pipe...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no back flow preventive device at receiving room ice maker or bar sprayer hoses. Instructed operator to install back flow preventive devices.
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