SBARRO'S PIZZERIA.
7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PASTA SALAD, COOKED POTATOES) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. 30 LBS OF FOOD AND $100 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2184420, DATED JULY 10, 2018 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN:#58- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED –
JUL 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE (ONLY ZEROX "VOID" COPY ON THE WALL), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REAL, NOT ZEROX COPY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-37-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF CAKE PRE-PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH NO LABELS, MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN, OR INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. CORE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OVER THE HOOD, AND STEAMER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WALL. CORE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS PA098-0566, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRORITIY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND BEING OFFERED FOR SALE: SUPREME PIZZA 115.1F, STUFFED SPINACH AND CHEESE 125.1F STUFFED SAUSAGE 109.1, PEPPERONI 112.5F, STUFFED SAUSAGE STROMBOLI 126.4F. THE FOLLOWING COLD FOODS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT COLD LINE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE: CONTAINER OF PASTA AT 54.1F, CAESER SALAD CONTAINING CUT LEAF GREENS AT 50.1F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $300 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, SAUSAGE, ETC), NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WORN BLACK SUBSTANCE AT CAULKING AND AT INTERIOR OF CHEMICAL LINES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MOTOR AND ATTACHED HARDWARE AT FRONT PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING IN REAR WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE PREP COOLER AND LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
MAR 22016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE, WASTE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
FEB 242016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A DARK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE, WASTE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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JUL 282015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE IN PLACE MIXER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP 1 COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, AND NOZZLE LEAKING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
NOV 132014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1-COMP. SINK AND ICE MACHINE IS DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 42014FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SEVERAL PANS OF COOKED PIZZA WERE NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR HIGHER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 87.8F-130.4F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FRONT LOWER SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOUSE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1-COMP. SINK AND ICE MACHINE IS DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 32014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
THR FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1-COMP. SINK AND ICE MACHINE IS DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP IS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP.
JAN 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK SPOTS AND GROOVES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK, ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 72014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND COOKED PIZZAS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 88.3F-111.7F. PRODUCT WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 5LBS. VALUED AT $40.OO. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
INADEQUATE USE OF INSECTICIDE, FOUND WHAT APPEARS TO BE BORIC ACID ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNER THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA, WHICH PER MANAGER ON DUTY WAS PUT THERE BY THEIR PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POWDERY SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK SPOTS AND GROOVES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE DIRT, FOOD, DEAD BUGS,ETC.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK, ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 32013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 115116 DATE 3/8/13 CORRECT BY DATE 6/8/13. THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED 33) CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARDS/OR REPLACE.35) CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK ALSO RESEAL SINK TO WALL. 38) 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE LEAKING MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS BY RETURN VISIT LISTED ABOVE.
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR FRONT COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS.
CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REPLACE, ALSO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS OVER FRONT PREP TABLE CONDIMENT COOLER.
MAR 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARDS, INSIDE LID OF ICE MACHINE AND #10 CAN OPENER.
CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK ALSO RESEAL SINK TO WALL.
2 LIGHT OUTS IN FRONT OVER ICEE MACHINE.
3 COMP. SINK LEAKING NOZZLE NEED TO REPAIR.
FRONT EMPLOYEE NO HAIR RESTRAINT NEED TO PROVIDE NAIR NET OR BASEBALL CAP
MAR 132012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED DESERT WITHOUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS/ALLERGENS, NAME,ADDRESS PHONE # ETC. NAME OF ITEM DESERT.
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.OBSERVED PAPER CUPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PLASTIC WRAP ON CUPS THEN PULL PLASTIC DOWN AROUND CUPS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN REAR 2 TIER CARTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN THE 2 FRONT SODA COOLERS FANGUARD COVERS.
NOV 82011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 1 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. DRAIN NOW OPEN AND FLOWING FREELY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: PROOF BOX INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, ICE MACHINE, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CEALING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. LEAK AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 242010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
SHELVES ABOVE AND UNDER HOT LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
FLOOR UNDER RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
STEAM UNIT IN REAR WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. PROVIDE SAME.
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