SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SANOS PIZZERIA.

EAT. 82/100

4469 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 15, 2024 · passed

11 of 14 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 15
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 15
2023
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

DEC 8
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

APR 26
2021
PASSED
0 violations
APR 19
2021
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR PIZZA MAKING AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER, TOILET, AND SINK IN BASEMENT AND UNUSED COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

show all 14 inspections →
NOV 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE PIZZA MAKING STATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE PIZZA MAKING STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE PREPARED FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE AND COVER IN THE RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE AND COVER FOR THE RESTROOM

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED

MAR 15
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.----------MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND BAR.

OCT 17
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 2
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN SOUTH END,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 27
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT WORKING INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER, IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

SEP 13
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

OCT 7
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, kitchen prep table not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean need detail cleaning.

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

Light shields not clean need cleaning.

AUG 15
2011
FAILED
0 violations
JUN 28
2010
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS,ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR. PROVIDE SHELVINGS OR PALLETS TO ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BESIDE AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER, AND THE HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILT UP. DAMAGED CEILING AND PEELING PAINT IN THE SMALL STORAGE AREA WITH SUGAR, OREGANO, OIL, CORNMEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON THE SIDE WALLS INSIDE THE CLOSET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, EMPTY JARS, PIECES OF WOODS, PLYWOODS, HOSE ,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENTS/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN JEFFERSON PARK