SARPINOS PIZZERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

158 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2021.

Last inspected Feb 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE UNAWARE OF DAILY OPERATIONS.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED ON SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS; PORK, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, KEEP ONSITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/DIARRHEAL SUPPLIES OR KIT ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST PROCEDURES AND KEEP SUPPLIES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

FOUND TOXIC SUBSTANCE IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP COUNTER IN PREP AREA, WITHOUT A LABEL ON THE BOTTLE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CHEMICALS PROPERLY, AND PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABEL ON BOTTLE, IF REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS PRESENT. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, AND KEEP ONSITE.

NOV 5

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH SAID CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLED TO SANITATION CLASS, WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD LABELS IS REQUIRED AT ALL RE-PACKED DESSERT(TIRAMISU,ETC)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL WITH COMMON NAME IS NEEDED AT DRY FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NO HAIR RESTRAINT PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP PREP TABLES. 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

BROKEN INTERIOR LINER OF LID AT PREP COOLER BY THE EXIT DOOR.REPAIR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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. Jul 2, 2

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR.REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

STRONG FOUL ODOR FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JAN 30

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22

2020

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, CHEESE, MEATBALLS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.NO COLD RUNNING WATER IS COMING OUT OF FAUCET. MUST REPAIR COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. COLD WATER WAS SHUT OFF VALVE UNDERNEATH SINK. PIC TURN ON VALVE REPAIR COLD WATER. COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.COS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WSHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND PREP SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO OBSERVED TWO LARGE HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RETRAINTS WHILE SERVING AND PREPING FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RETRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL. FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING, FOOD PROTECTION AND PEST MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2279885 ON 3/22/19. VIOLATION #58: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE (POSTED) ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED: cHOCOLATE CAKE, CHEESE CAKE AND TIRAMISU WITH OUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD; AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOOD WITH OUT FOOD ALLERGEN LABEL . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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JAN 30

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN USE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 22

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, NO PROOF OF CURRENT SERVICE WITHIN PAST 12 MONTHS. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, SHOWING RECENT SERVICE WITHIN 12 MONTHS, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHEESE) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN USE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT FLOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE GREASE CATCH BASIN IN THE REAR AREA. ABOVE STATED IS IN POOR REPAIR(CORRETED AND CRACKED). MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA AND THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BETWEEN THE 3DR-FREEZER AND THE CATCH BASIN LID TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

MAY 20

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS ON PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE EMPLOYED MORE THAN 30 DAYS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

NOV 27

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PASTA,GROUND BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEM FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INS TRUCED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

NOV 19

2015

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE SINK TO DRAIN.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING SHELVES AND BOXES AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND BY THE MOB SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZA,GROUND BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEM FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INS TRUCED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A STOVE USED FOR COOKING GROUND BEEF NOT UNDER THE HOOD AS REQUIRED BY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE STOVE INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD.

AUG 13

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

TOILET AND HANDWASH FACILITIES FOR STAFF IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE TOILET WITH A BROKEN HANDLE SO THAT THE TOILET COULD NOT BE FLUSHED WITHOUT OPENING UP THE LID OVER THE TOILET TANK AND PULLING THE DRAIN CAP OPEN. MANAGEMENT REPLACED THE BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE TOILET. ALSO, OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK HAD THE HOT WATER TURNED OFF AT THE VALVE. VALVE WAS TURNED ON TO SUPPLY HOT WATER. THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK HAD UTENSILS PLACED INSIDE OF THE SINK AND WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MANAGER REMOVED ALL OF THE UTENSILS FROM THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE TOILET AND HANDWASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES PREPARES PIZZAS, PASTA, SALAD AND SANDWICHES. 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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

AUG 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DEEP OPEN SEEMS INTO CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER, ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH HAND SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPTY BOXES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST REMOVE LITTER(BOXES) AND MAINTAIN AREA.

JUL 19

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVENS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

JUL 8

2011

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE AT 46F, MEAT SAUCE AT 44F, MEATBALLS AT 45F, CAPICOLA HAM AT 46F, CANADIAN BACON AT 45F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 45F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47F, SALAMI AT 46F, COOKED PASTA AT 46F, SOUR CREAM AT 47F, FETA CHEESE AT 46F, EGGS AT 46F, OPEN SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 500# OF FOOD WORTH $1500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL AND INSECTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 3 FLY STRIPS ATTACHED TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS FROM THE CEILING. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE WAS ON 3/8/11 BY ROSE PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE REPORT #160383 ON 5/24/10 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVENS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSED WATER LEAKING FROM SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK OR MOVE THE WIRE RACK AWAY FROM THE HANDSINK.

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