MAR 28
2016
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SLICES NYC PIZZA.
BEAT. 31/100
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 28, 2016 · passed
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 252016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED: AT TIME OF REINSPECTION, OBSERVED ABOUT 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING THE LOFT AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A TRAP UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE GASKET ON THE SODA COOLER IS BROKEN AND LEAVES A GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GASKET SO THAT THE COOLER DOOR CLOSES TIGHTLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM SHELVES AND COUNTERS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ALONG THE EDGES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE FROM FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA FLOORS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM LOFTED STORAGE AREA.
MAR 182016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROX. 14 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER AND APPROX. 7 DROPPINGS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE GASKET ON THE SODA COOLER IS BROKEN AND LEAVES A GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GASKET SO THAT THE COOLER DOOR CLOSES TIGHTLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNIT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ALONG THE EDGES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALL PANELS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND HEAVILY STAINED. MUST REPLACE THE WALL PANELS SO THAT WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FEB 202015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG SIDE THE STOVE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALL PANELS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND HEAVILY STAINED. MUST REPLACE THE WALL PANELS SO THAT WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE COLD WATER AT THE REAR HAND SINK RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE.
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NOV 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE SINK. MANAGEMENT CONTACTED THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND THEY WERE ABLE TO POWER ROUTE OUT THE DRAIN AND REMOVE THE BLOCKAGE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
POTS,PAN, BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINKS,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT THE ICE MACHINE.
MAR 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF VARIOUS PIZZA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 101-105 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED 4LBS OF A SPINACH AND CHEESE MIXTURE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE OR 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINKS,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT THE ICE MACHINE.
MAY 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON A BAKERS RACK SUCH AS TERIYAKI CHICKEN PIZZA AT 98.4F, BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA AT 110.5F , HAWAIIAN PIZZA 91.6F. AND ON DISPLAY TERIYAKI CHICKEN PIZZA AT 112.9F, PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 89.4F AND CHEESE PIZZA AT 89.7F. ALL FOODS WERE DISCARD AND DENATURED. TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS AND COST WAS $150.00. CITATION ISSUED FOR #7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE/PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FRONT EXPOSE SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE BIN LID AT CORNERS AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY FREEZER SHELVING RACKS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SNEEZE GUARDS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE AT WALL CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1COMP SINK AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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