Chicago
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YOUR CALL

Roots Handmade Pizza

1922-1924 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
60/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
18 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-28
Pass Rate
72%
6 failures
Score
60/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-28)
Failed 6 inspections (2024, 2019, 2017...)
Pest Activity issues found across 12 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 45×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-05-28 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to separate.

2024-04-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-04-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM-PACKAGED CHEESE CURDS ON SITE WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF CHEESE CURDS ($20), AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VARIANCE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BASEMENT, THE KITCHEN, AND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR....

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. CEILING APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING.

2023-09-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UPSTAIRS BACK DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH OPEN SEAMS AT THE COOK LINE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND IN BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR CEILING LIGHTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2022-02-24 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UPSTAIRS DOOR LEADING TO THE HOMESTED/OFFICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

2020-12-02 Pass Canvass
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

2020-05-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD ( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO DATE ALL TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-10-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED GRILLED CHICKEN ON CONTAINER STORED ON SHELVING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 69.8F TO 70.3F. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY D...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE ...

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN G...

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-06-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND SHELVING INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER 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 PREP AREA,DISH WASHING ROOM, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

2017-03-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED THE HANDLED ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE SALAD LINE COOLER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARMTENT FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE...

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP COVERING THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

2017-02-27 Fail Complaint
7
serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER: THE FAMILY BATHROOM IN BETWEEN THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S WASHROOM WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER(MINIMUM 85F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED THE HANDLED ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE SALAD LINE COOLER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARMTENT FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP COVERING THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

2016-04-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

HAND DRYING DEVICE BY THE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASH ROOM NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ANOTHER HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT SAME LOCATION

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,KITCHEN PREP/DISH ROOM ETC. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.

2016-04-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND COOKED PULLED PORK STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45.3F,PRODUCTS WAS COOKED ON 4-26-16 PER MANAGER STATEMENT.COLD PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.7F. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT TEMP OF 150F NOT 180F HAS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED ON PREMISES HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE,SUGGESTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO CHECK BOOSTER UNIT. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTIO...

critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH DIRTY WATER IN IT,EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH AREA OF THE BAR WASTE WATER BACKING UP,AT THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN FAUCE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE ON EDGE OF BACK OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER.SPILLED WASTE OIL ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND CONTAINER AND BY THE REAR DOOR. SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT IN QUESTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL...

minor Sanitation

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

SCOOP USED FOR DRY INGREDIENT MUST HAVE AN HANDLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS. REMOVE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HAND DRYING DEVICE BY THE STALL I...

minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AT POP GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,KITCHEN PREP/DISH ROOM ETC. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AT SAID AREA. MOST OF THE HAND SINKS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.AND DUMP SINKS WATER PIPES LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THE DRAIN PIPES.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

2015-06-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD/SEASONING NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP BEHIND NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN BACK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WHOLE AREA OF THE SODA MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR CALCIUM BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTR...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS NEED REPLACEMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BY EMPLOYEE AREA AS WELL AS CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY GOING TOWARDS THE RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM SAID AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2015-06-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DUE TO LOAD LIMITS. PRODUCT STACKED OVER REFRIDGERATION LEVEL. OBSERVED: PEPPERONI (5LBS AT $45.00) AT 50.7F , PANCETTA (1LB AT $6.95) AT 49.3F, CANADIAN BACON (3 LBS AT $25.00)AT 50.3F, A...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED AN OVERFLOW OF ALL DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE DUMPSTERS FOR PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD/SEASONING NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP BEHIND NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN BACK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WHOLE AREA OF THE SODA MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR CALCIUM BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTR...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS NEED REPLACEMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BY EMPLOYEE AREA AS WELL AS CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY GOING TOWARDS THE RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM SAID AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-11-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DRAIN AND REPAIR NORTH SINK IN BAR (SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR WEST SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

2014-01-03 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PESSURE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK I KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

2013-07-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean.

minor Sanitation

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

Stock stored on floor in basement storage rooms. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

2012-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SAME AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2012-08-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SAME AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ANOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE DINING AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2011-12-07 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQU...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2011-08-08 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-06-15 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-05-12 Pass License-Task Force

No violations found.

100
Mana Food Bar
100
Gaudi Coffee & Grill
64
Asado Coffee Roasters
70
Greek Corner Restaurant Cafe
45
True Juice LLC

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