Chicago
32
BEAT

Sarpino'S Pizzeria

1149 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
32/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
12 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-26
Pass Rate
50%
7 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-26)
Failed 7 inspections (2026, 2024, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 49 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 49×
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-01-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-01-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATES OF ANY TYPE: 30 LBS SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHESSE. CHOPPED CHICKEN. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. WATER TEMPERATURES NOTED AT 43.7F, 44.2F AND 44.6F.HOT WATER TANK FOR THE ABOVE SINKS NOT OPERATIONAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUE...

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED PILED PLASTIC CRATES ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFCATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2025-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED APRONS HUNG ON SHELVES WHERE CLEAN PIZZA PANS WERE STORED. MUST STORE APRONS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/6/2024, REPORT #2598688. #58--OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD S...

2024-08-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPAERTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-30 Fail Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 4-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 50.1F, SAUSAGES 48.3F, COOKED CHCKEN 48.2F, HAM 49.3F, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 49.9F, MEATBALLS 48.6F COOKED BEE...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 4-DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F. INSIDE THE UNIT. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE BELOW 41.0F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL MAY NOT BE USED...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPAERTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2584321 ON 10/30/2023. VIOLATION#40. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCT...

2023-10-30 Pass Canvass
6
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST BE WASHABLE MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER STORED POTS/PANS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLETOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----HOLE IN THE WASHROOM WALL. MUST SEAL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-03-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-03-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 77.9F TO 80.4F. WATER MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT SAID WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER IS FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND AROUND THE BASE OF NECK FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DOOR AT STAFF WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. REPAIR ISSUE.

2020-12-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-A 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS NOR FOR SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE. SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2020-12-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA TOUCHING BROOM,STOCKS, HANDLES IN REACH-IN COOLERS, IN AND OUT FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE THEIR HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD AND READ TO EAT FOOD...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

A 1/4 TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS NOR FOR SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE. SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-8-2019,REPORT #2315533 #37) 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) MUST LABEL CHEESE CAKE WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #41) 3-304.14 MUST STORE ...

2019-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; SAUSAGE, CHEESE, AND DELI MEAT; ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FO...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WALK IN PREP AREA AND NOT WASH HIS HANDS AND BEGAN ENGAGING IN TOUCHING UTENSILS, BOXES FOR PIZZAS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOOD (TOMATO SAUCE) STORED ON PREP TABLE UNPROTECTED, INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL CHEESE CAKE WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ON CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-03-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-03-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED, NO HOT OR TEMPER WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 45.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLU...

serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS,PIZZA, PASTA BAKED LASAGNA ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZING STRENGHT OF THE CHEMICAL OF FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/19/17 REPORT#2064546 #30 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DRY STORAGE RACKS I...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO STEAM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2017-06-19 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DRY STORAGE RACKS IN REAR, AND OFF LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2 & 4 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLERS ON WEST WALL. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTER ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER 1 & 3 COMP SINKS IN REAR ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-06-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMUTAION OF DUSTY MATTER IN THE OVERHEAD LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN THE COUNTER PIZZA WARMER.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE PIZZA HOT HOLDING CASE AND IN THE SILVER UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE THERMOMETERS IN THE FREEZER.

minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED NO 'NO SMOKING' AT THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER NO SMOKING SIGNAGE AT EACH FACILITY ENTRANCE.

2015-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN ARE COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROBE THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE FOR STAFF TO TEMP PIZZA FOR HOT HOLDING AT 140 AND PIZZA COMING OUT OF OVEN NEEDS TO BE COOKED TO 165F.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

2014-09-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESES AT 43.8-47.3F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 45.3F, EGGS AT 46.2F, MEAT SAUCE AT 45.8F, ROASTED RED PEPPERS AT 45.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.7F. MANAGE...

minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT POSTED A NO SMOKING SIGN AT MY REQUEST. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.

2013-12-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.MANAGEMENT REMOVED.

2013-06-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST.

2012-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #1110250 ON 10/3/12 NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

2012-10-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE UPON REINSPECTION WITH UPDATED SERVICE REPORTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AT 145.0F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDO...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALL AND CEILING ABOVE THE DOUGH PREP TABLE.

2011-03-28 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WIRE RACK SHELVING NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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...

2010-08-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-08-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. #21- CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING ...

critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GARBAGE, CARDBOARD BOXES. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE ON B...

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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
74
New Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
60
R J Grunts
45
Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628

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