SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROMA'S BEEF & SAUSAGE.

BEAT. 37/100

4237 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 9, 2024 · passed

Failed 5 of 20 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
105
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 9
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF AT 147F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 46-48F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF DIRTY WATER NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE CREAM SCOOPS BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAY 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF ROASTS AT 50F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

NOV 1
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE HANDSOAP DISPENSER AND ESNURE THAT HANDSINKS ARE THE ONLY SINKS BEING UTILIZED FOR HANDWASHING AND STAYS STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUESD ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.--- OBSERVED MSIING FLOOR TILE NEAR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE MAIN COOK LINE. --OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REAPIR CEILING TILE, FLOOR TILE, AND HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

NOV 29
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT NEWLY REINSTALLED UTILITY (MOP) SINK. MUST INSTALL.

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NOV 19
2021
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/9/2021, REPORT #2538001. #10-OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS USED AS HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 17
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/9/2021, REPORT #2538001. #10-OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS USED AS HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 9
2021
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS USED AS HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED TWO STAFF EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING MASKS INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following:(a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. 7-28-060. UNSAFE AND UNSANITARY PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS USED AS HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER ON HOT LINE AND A BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AROUND PIPES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 26
2019
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR,FLOUR ETC) TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES IN REAR PIZZA PREP STATION INCLUDING THE COUNTER TOPS,NOZZLES AT PEPSI FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND DRIP TRAYS. CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS (GREASE BUILD-UP),AND PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER/LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR 3-DOOR PIZZA FOOD PREP COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ALSO, REMOVE MOLD LIKE DARK STAINS ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER TABLE SHOWED TO MANAGER

DEC 18
2019
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR,FLOUR ETC) TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO TABLE AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT TEST STRIP KIT MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES IN REAR PIZZA PREP STATION INCLUDING THE COUNTER TOPS,KNOZZLES AT PEPSI FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND DRIP TRAYS. CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS (GREASE BUILD-UP),AND PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER/LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP AND SIDE OF LID AND GREASE ON GROUND FLOOR SHOWED TO MANAGER.ALSO, GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID AND OPENINGS AT BOTH ENDS OF OTHER LID SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS FOR MENTIONED GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER TABLE SHOWED TO MANAGER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR 3-DOOR PIZZA FOOD PREP COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ALSO, REMOVE MOLD LIKE DARK STAINS ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT AND MAINTAIN IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND NO LABEL AND DATE ON RE WRAPPED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING OR MARKING DEVICES AND DATE ON FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL TILE BY HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

FEB 1
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO ALL BROWNIES PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE HAS TO HAVE A LABEL,NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND FODD ALLERGENS NOTED.

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. RELOCATE THE SOAP DISPENSER WHICH IS LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.

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

CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD -UP ON THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,(ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE CLOSE TO THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOOD,FILTER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTALL A DIPPER WELLS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA FOR THE ICE CREAM SECTION.

MAR 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK BLOCKED BY BUCKETS IN FRONT, AND PITCHER INSIDE. FRONT AREA HAND SINK WITHOUT WORKING HOT WATER. (WHEN TURN HANDLE NO WATER COMES OUT OF FAUCET.)OPERATOR STATES HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO BE STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED (BEEF, PIZZA, HOT DOGS, FRENCH FRIES,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

OCT 29
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED ROASTS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

LARGE HOLE WITH CRACKED AND MISSING CEMENT UNDER THE NEWLY INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE WASH BASIN ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH METAL WELD AND SEAL LEAK OR REPLACE SINK.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 21
2015
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS MEATBALLS IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 129.2F, 1LB EACH OF ZIPLOC BAGS OF MARINARA SAUCE AND CHILI ALSO IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 71.4F AND 90.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165F THEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 140F OR ABOVE. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-25-14 NOT CORRECTED #34- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (LEVEL) OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. #36- ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.#38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS IN FREEZER AND PREPARED ROASTS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK SPICES MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF TALL WHITE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE REAR PREP TAYLOR BRAND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE WASH BASIN ONTO THE FLOOR AND IMPROPERLY REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH METAL WELD AND SEAL LEAK OR REPLACE SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA FOR ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (LEVEL) OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AREA.

APR 29
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP/STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA AND SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ABOVE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 9
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 1
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Missing wall tiles in rear kitchen area shall be provided, walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Broken light shield in rear kitchen, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning. Must provide mop sink to premises per city code(no mop sink in premises).

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