JAN 26
2026
PASS · 0 violations
SARPINO'S PIZZERIA.
Chicago Health Dept
1149 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
VIOLATIONS
101
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 22
2026
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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 ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED PILED PLASTIC CRATES ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFCATE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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.
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 SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 6
2024
PASS 2 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPAERTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUL 30
2024
FAIL 6 violations
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 BEEF 47.6F, PEPPERONI 48.6F, SALAMI 48.1F AND CHEESE 50.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $250 INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATIONN ISSUED.
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 UNTIL COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPAERTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST BE WASHABLE MATERIAL. #57. THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 30
2023
PASS 6 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
TABLETOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----HOLE IN THE WASHROOM WALL. MUST SEAL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
THERE IS NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 9
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 4
2022
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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(C),CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
DOOR AT STAFF WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. REPAIR ISSUE.
DEC 18
2020
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
DEC 11
2020
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
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(TOMATOES,CHEESE ETC).INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE. PRESENTLY OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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 WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47) 4-501.11 FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #58) 2-102.13 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
OCT 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 19 violations 4 CRITICAL
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED FOOD (TOMATO SAUCE) STORED ON PREP TABLE UNPROTECTED, INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL CHEESE CAKE WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ON CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
MAR 14
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 6
2018
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. HOT/TEMPER WATER NOW AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
* 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 SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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.
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 GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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 IN REAR, AND OFF LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTER CAN OPENER, AND REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 34 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER 1 & 3 COMP SINKS IN REAR ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 36 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 36 MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO STEAM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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.
JUN 19
2017
PASS 6 violations
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.
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 CAN OPENER, AND REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
JUN 20
2016
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED NO 'NO SMOKING' AT THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER NO SMOKING SIGNAGE AT EACH FACILITY ENTRANCE.
MAY 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
* 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
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
SEP 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 250# OF FOOD WORTH $950. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
DEC 18
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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.
JUN 14
2013
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST.
OCT 11
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
* 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.
OCT 3
2012
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
* 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 HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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.
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.
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.
MAR 28
2011
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 13
2010
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 3
2010
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. LAST ROUTINE INSPECTION ON 1-28-09 #154902 LICENSEE WAS SITED 7-38-012, NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AND DURING THIS INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED, ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION.
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 BOTH CONTAINERS. ALSO PLASTIC SODA BOTTLES AND BAGS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUND, REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM CONTAINERS AND RECOMMEND MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. UTILITY MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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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