Spots Pizza

Chicago Health Dept

5757-5759 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2012.

Last inspected Jun 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2012

Inspection history

JUN 27

2012

PASS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

AGAIN NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES. NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS. PRESENTLY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN BEING PREPARED HOLD AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS( VARIUOS KIND OF PIZZA, FRIED CHICKEN ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

GRAY TAPE WAS REMOVED HOWEVER CAULK WAS USED TO SEAL OPENING THROUGHOUT THE UNIT,INCLUDING BY THE CUTTING BOARD.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL OPENING WITH FOOD GRADE SEALER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHROOM, REMOVE DEBRIS.REGROUT FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,WATER STANDING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES/COUNTERS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

REMOVE UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IF NEEDED. REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, COOLERS, SODA DISPENSORS) AND SIGNAGE FROM BASEMENT AREAS. KEEP NECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.

JUN 20

2012

FAIL 10 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:IN STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVING/DINING AREA AND KITCHEN;ON FLOOR BY THE PIZZA OVEN AND INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE IN DINING AREA. APPROX. 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, NORTH SIDE DOOR, EAST DOOR AND SOUTH DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST SEAL OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE # NOT INCLUDED ON 2012 SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MANAGER ON PREMISES HAS BEEN ENROLLED IN A CLASS SINCE 8-23-11 AND 9-1-11. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 8-23-11, REPORT #660212, AND 9-1-11, REPORT #634447. PREVIOUS SANITARIAN STATED IN REPORT: "MR MIGUEL ORTEGA ENROLLED AGAIN IN SANITATION CLASS FOR SPANISH WITH CORPORATIVE TRAINING CENTER LTD. 105 E DELAWARE PLACE IN CHICAGO 60611 EXAM DATE IS 09-14-11." MUST HAVE A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. ALSO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012A.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL GRAY TAPE THAT IS USED TO SEAL DISPLAY PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,GREASE BUILD-UP. INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,AND INTERIOR OF DISPLAY PREP PIZZA COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHROOM, REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL LITTER AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL UNDER THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM HEAVILY STAINED ,REPLACE MISSING TILE ON WEST SIDE WALL ABOVE THE SHELF. SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES/COUNTERS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DEAD BULBS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Temperature

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

SEP 1

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS,HAND WASH SINKS IN RESTROOMS,TOP FREEZER COVER IN BASEMENT,FILTER AND HOOD WALLS ,SHELF STORAGE ON GRILL, PLASTIC PANEL IN ICE MACINE. AND ETERIORS OF PIZZA OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING WALLS IN BASEMENT,AND ON 1STFL AT CORNER KITCHEN ENTRANCE STORAGE,AND IN FURNACE ROOM BY DINING.ALSO SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET BOWLS LEAKINK WATER ON FLOORS IN TOILET,AND SLOW DRAIN ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,AND HAND WASH SINKS IN RESTROOMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RETRAINT ON,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 1

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS COOKED PORK NOT PROTECTED IN COOLER DURING STORAGE ABOVE COOKED PORK HAD RAW UNCOOKED GROUND BEEF STORED ON SHELF ABOVE IT WITHOUT COVER ON THE COOKED FOOD.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO STORE COOKED FOODS SHELVES ABOVE WITH COVER ON THE FOODS,AND THE RAW UN COOKED ONES UNDER THE SHELF.

AUG 23

2011

FAIL 7 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

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. FOUND AND NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED 15 HOUSE & SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AND IN KITCHEN IN REAR,AND 6 RAT DROPPINGS IN FRONT ON FLOORS AT SODA MACHINE AREA.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO GET RID OF FLIES,CLEAN RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED FLOORS FOR REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. HEARING COURT DATE IS 10-27-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 01-20-11 REPORT #49123 #s31,32,33,34,35,38,& 40,NOT CORRECTED. 31(INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT).32(INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE SIDE). 33(INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND 3COMP.SINK) 34(MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT 1STFL.& BASEMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CONCRETTE FLOORS IN BASEMENT). 35(INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL AT CORNER OF EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN).38(INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA).40(INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS). CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS BY RINSPECTION NEXT WEEK TO PREVENT FURTHER ACTIONS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS,HAND WASH SINKS IN RESTROOMS,TOP FREEZER COVER IN BASEMENT,FILTER AND HOOD WALLS ,SHELF STORAGE ON GRILL, PLASTIC PANEL IN ICE MACINE. AND ETERIORS OF PIZZA OVEN.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING WALLS IN BASEMENT,AND ON 1STFL AT CORNER KITCHEN ENTRANCE STORAGE,AND IN FURNACE ROOM BY DINING.ALSO SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET BOWLS LEAKINK WATER ON FLOORS IN TOILET,AND SLOW DRAIN ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,AND HAND WASH SINKS IN RESTROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASMENT AT SUMP-PUMP AREA.

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. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RETRAINT ON,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

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FEB 16

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employee. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BOTH WASHROOMS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS OR NOR HAND DRYING DEVICE.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED TO WASHROOMS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE OWNER.HAND WASHING PROCEDURE GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO71108-10

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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE SIDE.

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. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA(SERVING OPENED FOOD,PIZZA,CHICKEN ETC.)

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND 3COMP.SINK

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. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER DRY AT ALL TIMES.MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF PRODUCT THROUGHOUT 1STFL.& BASEMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORS IN BASEMENT

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. SEAL HOLE BEHIND THE DOUGH MACHINE,BEHIND WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING ON WALL IN BASEMENT,AND PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

JAN 20

2011

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND 3COMP.SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER DRY AT ALL TIMES.MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF PRODUCT THRUOGHOUT 1STFL.& BASEMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORS IN BASEMENT

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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL AT CORNER OF EXPOSE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING ON WALL IN BASEMENT,AND PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Sanitation

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

OCT 28

2010

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 27

2010

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 14

2010

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 8

2010

FAIL 11 violations 6 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.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE : MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 49.6F, STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER ,WHICH COOLER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 41.1F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 50,VALUE 150.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO63966-14

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION:OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOMM ICE STORAGE BIN ON UPPER METAL PANEL.ALSO OBSERVED FILTER VENT WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP DANGLING ABOVE OPENED FOOD STORED IN STEAM TABLE(VARIOUS OF KIND OF SAUCES).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,ALSO TO CLEAN VENT COVERED MENTIONED.CRITICAL VIOATION:7-38-005(a)HOOOO63966-14

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. SANITIZE SOLUTION NOT USED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS AND CONTAINERS WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO USE SANITIZE SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63967

Critical Pest Activity

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

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. BROKEN GREASE TRAP(CORRODED ON BOTTOM)HEAVILY LEAKING SEWAGE WASTE WATER ON FLOOR,STRONG FOUL ODOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GREASE TRAP.AEREX PEST CONTROL ON 9-1-10 WROTE UNDER COMMENT"GREASE TRAP AND SEWAGE LINE ARE BROKEN." DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT IN USE,DUE TO NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.(FILTHY AND SPIDER WEBS IN IT).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000063967-15

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,IN PREP AREA,STORAGE ,UNDER COOLERS AND JUST STROLLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA, ALSO LIVE BABY ROACHES ON TOP THE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.APPROX 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES. HOUSE FLIES IN BOTH PREP ARES(20 OR MORE FLIES).RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOLER AND STORAGE NEXT TO MAIN PREP AREA(NORTH CORNER)ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS).OBSERVED 4 GLUE STICKS FULL OF FLIES HANGING IN DINING AREA.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, ALL DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED(GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1 ").NOT ABLE TO CHECK ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (STORAGES,BASEMENT AND THROUGHOUT) DUE TO TOO MUCH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FILTHY WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT,AND ALL AREAS.MUST RODENT PROOF ALL THE DOORS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63968-16

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-19-2010, REPORT #88306 #32 NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING THAT HAD RUST, PEELING PAINT SHALL BE REPAIR. #33 ALL UTENSILS SHALL BE THOROUGHY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USAGE.NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING,STORAGE SHELVING, NEED DETAILED CLEANING. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING. #34 FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING (CORNERS.) FLOORS IN BSMT. STORAGE AREAS NEED DETAILED CLEANING (CORNERS). #36 SHIELDING O PROTECT AGAINST BROKEN GLASS FALLING INTO FOOD SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING SOURCES IN PREPARATION. SERVICE, AND DISPLAY FACLITIES, MISSING BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREAS SHALL BE PROVIDED. LIGHT SHIELDS IN BSMT. THAT WERE MISSING SHALL BE PROVIDED. #38 EXHAUST CANOPY NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING MISSING EXHAUST VENT GUARDS IN FRONT REAR KITCHEN AREAS SHALL BE PROVIDED. #41 CLEANING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROPERLY STORED AWAY FROM FOOD,UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN LINES EXCESS CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS SHALL BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 H000063968-16

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. ALL UNUSED EQUIPEMENT DEEP FRYER,WALK IN UNIT,POT AND PAN, ALL SHELVING IN STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER AS BUILD UP GREASE AND OLD FOOD PARTICALS ON ALL EQUIPMENT,NEED TO BE DETAILED CLEAN.

Critical Pest Activity

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. FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA, IS DISH AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN BASEMENT REMOVE DEAD MOUSE,FLOORS UNDER THE DOUGH MACHINE REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE.MUST SEAL ALL BASEBOARDS AND ALONG THE WALLS.ALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REMOVE PLASTIC CONTAINERS, PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.SEAL HOLE BEHIND THE DOUGH MACHINE,BEHIND WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OUTSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER HAS A LOT OF DEBRIS, GARBAGE, PAPER ,BROKEN EQUIPMENT ETC.MUST REMOVE EVERYTHING AND KEEP CLEAN.KEEP GROUND CLEAN,REMOVE DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE.

MAR 19

2010

PASS 7 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.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving tha had rust, peeling paint shall be repair.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, need detailed cleaning. non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.

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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).floors in bsmt. storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in prep areas need cleaning, walls the had exposed plaster, peeling paint shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing, broken light shields in rear kitchen areas shall be provided. light shields in bsmt. that were missing, shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning.missing exhaust vent guards in front,rear kitchen areas shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.excess clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed.

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