SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2364 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 9, 2016 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN,SAUSAGE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND POST CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND FLOUR FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES

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

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA AT REGISTER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT OVER REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.MUST SEAL LARGE GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER PIZZA OVEN.MUST ADJUST BASMENT DOOR ALONG THE SIDE AND BOTTOM

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD , FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM

DEC 1
2016
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING,PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609979 1/21/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.#41-MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO HAVE ACCESS TO GREASE TRAP.MUST MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND FLOUR FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA AT REGISTER

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT OVER REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.MUST SEAL LARGE GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER PIZZA OVEN.MUST ADJUST BASMENT DOOR ALONG THE SIDE AND BOTTOM.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD , FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM

JAN 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HANDINK AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FROM ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOWS.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED SO THAT THERE IS ACCESS TO GREASE TRAP AND ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF GROUND AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

JAN 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HANDINK AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FROM ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOWS.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED SO THAT THERE IS ACCESS TO GREASE TRAP AND ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF GROUND AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

JAN 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF A VARIETY OF COOKED PIZZAS AT FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY FOR SALE.MANAGER STATES THEY USE A TIME VARIANCE BUT NO LOGS OR DOCUMENTS PROVIDED.SAUSAGE PIZZA 79.9F,81.7F,81.8F,82.9F,CHEESE PIZZA 78.8F-81.3F,PEPPERONI & SAUSAGE 73.2F-73.5F,SUPREME PIZZA 71.1F-71.6F,MARGHERITA PIZZA 69.2F-69.6F,PREMIVERA PIZZA 69.1F-69.6F,VEGETABLE PIZZA 69.6F,PULLED PORK PIZZA 71.3F,TROPICAL PIZZA 73.7.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.23LBS.$85.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1578601 10/6/15 #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HANDINK AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FROM ATTACHEDD DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOWS.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOOD.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED SO THAT THERE IS ACCESS TO GREASE TRAP AND ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF GROUND AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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OCT 6
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BROWNIES BEING INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO LABEL. ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS WITHIN PRODUCT.

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HANDINK AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FROM ATTACHEDD DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED SO THAT THERE IS ACCESS TO GREASE TRAP AND ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF GROUND AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED AT PREVIOUS INSPECTION.

SEP 10
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 47.0F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ICE WAS FOUND ON BACK OF CONDENSER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED 2 PIZZAS ON COUNTER THAT WERE BEING HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND THEN REHEATED AND GIVEN TO CUSTOMER. CHEESE, SAUSAGE, VEGGIE AND MEAT LOVERS PIZZAS WERE FOUND AT 98.1F, WEIGHS APPROXIMATLY 25LBS VALUED AT $100. PIZZA WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, CHEESE AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED BROWNIES BEING INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO LABEL. ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED TO HAVE NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS WITHIN PRODUCT.

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK JWITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HANDINK AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FROM ATTACHEDD DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED SO THAT THERE IS ACCESS TO GREASE TRAP AND ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF GROUND AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED AT PREVIOUS INSPECTION.

AUG 4
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK JWITH ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HANDINK AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FROM ATTACHEDD DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW IN REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. WINDOW MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. ALL AREAS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED OLD PEPSI MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED SO THAT THERE IS ACCESS TO GREASE TRAP AND ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF GROUND AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

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