SBARRO'S.

Chicago Health Dept

1717 W POLK ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2022.

Last inspected Jan 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND DAMAGED INTERIOR FRAME OF 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS INSTEAD OF USING ESCAPE HATCH LADDER FOR DRYING MOPS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSEREVD NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 8

2021

FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Other

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED (2LBS)CUP CAKES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND INSIDE OF COOLER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE.NO RECEIPT OR INVOICE PROVIDED.MUST PURCHASE FOOD FROM A APPROVED SUPPLIER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 2LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED GYROS 56.1F-83.7 IN A PAN ON FRONT & REAR PREP TABLES ,10LBS. STROMBOLI 107.6F,15LBS. ASSORTED VARIETY OF SLICED PIZZAS ON HOT HOLDING DISPLAY RANGING FROM 81.9F-107.6F. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.29 LBS. $125.(PRIORITY 7-38-0050(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND DAMAGED INTERIOR FRAME OF 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF OF SODA CABINET,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR PIZZA OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS INSTEAD OF USING ESCAPE HATCH LADDER FOR DRYING MOPS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSEREVD NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 13

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH NO DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION (SALSA, PASTA, COOKED CHICKEN, ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR NEAR THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEBOARDS IN DISREPAIR UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED BY THE PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57, #58 DATED 08/17/2018, REPORT #2201090 NOT CORRECTED. #57 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

AUG 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD TRAYS WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, MIXER, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(A) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REGLUE THE LOOSE VINYL BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PASTA AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING STATION. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 52.2F, COOKED PASTA AT 52.3F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS AT 50F, MEATBALLS AT 49.1F, ALFREDO SAUCE AT 52.9F, COOKED RICE AT 56.1F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE HOT HOLDING STATION: PIZZA SLICES AT 113.7-132F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 (EGGS AT 139.6F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, MIXER, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR THE WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REGLUE THE LOOSE VINYL BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

OCT 27

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. OBSERVED PIZZA WITH TEMPERATURES FROM 94-120F AT THE HOT HOLDING SERVICE LINE. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED PASTA AT 52.5F AND SAUSAGE AT 43.9F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 (PIZZA AT 94F-120F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND LABEL DRY INGREDIENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED SCOOP IN THE CORNMEAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF CABINETS BELOW THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AGAINST THE WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REGLUE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD AGAINST THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 6

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND PIZZAS (99.3F-111.8F) AND CALZONES (101.8F) ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT (USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT) THE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. FRONT REACH IN COOLER (IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN) FAR LEFT (WHEN FACING COOLER) DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR. IT COMES OFF THE HINGE WHEN OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS/BOTTOM SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED RO REATTACH THE RUBBER COVING ON THE SIDE/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AT 49.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT USE THE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER BY THE PIZZA OVEN. OBSERVED 8LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.1F VALUED AT $14.40, 4LBS OF PEPPERONI AT 50.2F VALUED AT $10.40, 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.5F VALUED AT $10.50, 2LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 58.1F VALUED AT $5.24 AND 2LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.0F VALUED AT $1.00. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE SIX DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRYER. OBSERVED THE DOORS AND GASKETS OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN THE BACK PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. OBSERVED A CUTTING BORAD WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE BACK PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BACK PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

DEC 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM CADINET WHERE THE POP MACHINE IS DISPLAYED TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVERED THE FIXTURE ON THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 22

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD,GREASE AND/OR SPILLS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. WALL BASE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REPAIR (FOUND THE WALL COVING LOOSE FROM THE WALL). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEM

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 12

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS AND IS STAINED ALSO CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF SOME LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUIL-UP

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST REPAIR

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA

SEP 20

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE SINKS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE RACKS IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE KITCHEN PERIMETER, SCRUB THE FLOORS CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN THEM IN SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE SPLATTERED WITH FOOD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CEILINGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE NORTH DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRACKED AND LEAKS, WELD AND REPAIR THE SEAM SO IT IS SANITARY AND NO LONGER LEAKS.

APR 9

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The sink handles and chemical storage shelves are dirty, clean all food and non food surfaces in detail.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floor under the ice bin and three compartment sink are wet and dirty and have damaged baseboards. Clean and repair the floors and baseboards until they are smooth and sanitary.

MAR 15

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The knives are being stored in the rear kitchen knife holder dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize knives prior to storage.

Minor Sanitation

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

The sink handles and chemical storage shelves are dirty, clean all food and non food surfaces in detail.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floor under the ice bin and three compartment sink are wet and dirty and have damaged baseboards. Clean and repair the floors and baseboards until they are smooth and sanitary.

APR 11

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM DEC 2010. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSERS AT SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED FROM DEC 2010. MUST REPLACE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM DEC. 2010. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING; REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

DEC 1

2010

PASS 9 violations

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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Minor Food Temperature

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. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZER, AND CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE.

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, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TRHU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING 3PART SINK FAUCET.

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUL 19

2010

PASS 4 violations

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. CLEAN THE DIRTY BUILDUP IN THE REACH-IN COOLER HANDLES.

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. SCRUB OUT THE DIRTY SINKS IN THE KITCHEN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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