RIZZO'S BAR & INN.
3658 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
6 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 20 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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 (4) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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.
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.
JAN 102025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED SERVING PLATES STORED ON SHELVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS EMPLOYED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
APR 122024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE PATIO BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FLOOR OF THE PATIO BAR WITH BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 302023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
JAN 182022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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JUL 22021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE MOP SINK.
AUG 252020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OBSERVED ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 to install a drop or finished ceiling and encase exposed plumbing pipes in said areas. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 ALTERNATIVE MANUEL WARE-WASHING PROCEDURE.
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.
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 pipes in said areas.
JUN 72019FAILED18 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND INCOMPLETE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 WASHING HANDS BETWEEN. REVIEWED PROPER HANDLING OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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 WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINKS BEING USED AS A SLOP SINKS. SINKS NOTED WITH STRAINER PANS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ALL COOKS, FOOD PREPARERS, FOOD EXPEDITERS ON COOKS LINE MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAT AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL OF FACILITY IN VARIOUS STORAGE ROOMS, CLOSETS ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLATES USED FOR FOOD WITH CHIPPED WOOD, CRACKS, DEEP CUTS. MUST NOT USE WOOD AS FOOD PLATES.
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 ALTERNATIVE MANUEL WARE-WASHING PROCEDURE.
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 THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE BOTH TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR IF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE SIDE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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 -
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 HANDLE RTE FOOD.MUST USE utensils. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010
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. - -
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 TO ABOVE VIOLATION #10,( 3-301.11(A)(B)
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 MANAGER.POUNDS 9 VALUE 15. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS -
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. -
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. -
6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS -
2-102.13 NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 pipes in said areas.
AUG 152017FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 or less freezers at all times. 7-38-005(a).
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
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. Critical Violation # 7-38-030.
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.
3 compartment sink not installed. Must completely install 3 compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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.
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 pipes in said areas.
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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