THE ART OF PIZZA INC.
3033 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 27 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 272026PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN NEXT DOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED COMMERCIAL DELI SLICER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED PIC SLICER SHOULD BE CLEANED, AND SANITIZED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 4 HOURS TO PREVENT THE GROWTH OF DISEASE-CAUSING BACTERIA.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL REACH-INS COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND IN NEXT DOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM BASE BOARDS TORN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP ON WALL WHERE STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR EXIT LEADING ALLEY IS LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ALL 3 BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 102025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12// NOTED WHITLE BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND SHAKERS WITH DRY INGREDIENTS AT PIZZA PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-304.14// NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114//NOTED CLUTTER WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE NEXT-DOOR STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS----- 6-501.11//NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN SOUTHEAST CORNER ABOVE REAR MOP SINK, IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.----- 6-201.11// NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF NEXT-DOOR STORAGE UNIT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED INSULATION AND RAW WOOD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL PANEL ABOVE FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
JAN 292025FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF LARGE BLACK SPOTS ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER: GROUND BEEF 50.1 F, GROUND SAUSAGE 45.8 F, PEPPERONI 47.8 F, BACON 53.0 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 19 LBS VALUED AT $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED WHITLE BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND SHAKERS WITH DRY INGREDIENTS AT PIZZA PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE NEXT-DOOR STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN SOUTHEAST CORNER ABOVE REAR MOP SINK, IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF NEXT-DOOR STORAGE UNIT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED INSULATION AND RAW WOOD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL PANEL ABOVE FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER WALLS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
AUG 192024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AVAILABLE AT 3 OUT OF 4 HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK.
OBSERVED GASKETS OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREPARATION AREA AND THE STANDING 1 DOOR FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND TORN GASKETS.
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE GASKETS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL CREVICES IN GASKETS TO KEEP FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, AND IN CENTER PREPARATION ROOM UNDER STANDING FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD AND TRASH BUILD UP.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND ANY NEW EMPLOYEES.
AUG 102023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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AUG 32023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
PIZZA REACH IN PREP COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR PIZZA REACH IN COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET.
OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MAR 12022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY THE BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREA.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ON SHELVES, FLOORS STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JAN 262022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY THE BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR ON SHELVES, FLOORS STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREA.
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
AUG 262021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPACE.
4-602.13-EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE.
JUL 12021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPACE.
4-602.13-EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE.
JUN 242021FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
BAGGED ONIONS MUST STORED ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPACE.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A CONTAINER TO STORE PIZZA MEASURING TOOLS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. BOX NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST BE A SMOOTH, WASHABLE CONTAINER.
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
DIRTY DISHWASHING AREA HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE.
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT CASHIER/PREP HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-26-20 REPORT #2371064 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
MAY 262020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-204.11 HAND WASHING SINK IS INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM/PIZZA AREA HOWEVER NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO ALL EQUIPMENT ARE INSTALLED A SHAPE OF CIRCLE WITH AN OPENING AT WEST END(SINK IS INSTALLED AT EAST END OF ROOM). MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY TO SAID SINK OR MUST INSTALL AN HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE CIRCLE OF PREP FOOD AREA. ALSO NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IS THE HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA. RELOCATE SINK OR REMOVE PART OF FRONT COUNTER THAT COVERS THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (HAMBURGER RIB-EYE STEAK,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
DRY WIPING CLOTH AT PREP AREA USED FOR WIPING MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION.
4-201.11 BROKEN HANDLES AT PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA,REPLACE BOTH HANDLE,ALSO REPLACE/REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT,SLOPPED FROM INCHES.REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR. 4-202.16 BLACK MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELF,6" OFF THE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
6-501.114 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FRONT COUNTER,RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
NOV 182019FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN KIT 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. CITATION ISSUED
HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM/PIZZA AREA HOWEVER NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO ALL EQUIPMENT ARE INSTALLED A SHAPE OF CIRCLE WITH AN OPENING AT WEST END(SINK IS INSTALLED AT EAST END OF ROOM). MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY TO SAID SINK OR MUST INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE CIRCLE OF PREP FOOD AREA. ALSO NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING IS THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA. RELOCATE SINK OR REMOVE PART OF FRONT COUNTER THAT COVERS THE HANDWASHING SINK."CONSOLITATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK REAR DOUGH PREP AREA.UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP.MUST PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL TIME AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK, REAR DOUGH AREA. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS.MUST PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK."CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
NO DATE MARKING OBSERVED AT PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES,COOKED LASAGNA,RIBS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (HAMBURGER RIB-EYE STEAK,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PIZZA PREP COOLER(.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
DRY WIPING CLOTH AT PREP AREA USED FOR WIPING MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION
BLACK MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELF,6" OFF THE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON SHELVES AT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN COOLER BY THE WEST WALL IN MAIN KITCHEN;BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.REPLACE
BROKEN HANDLES AT PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA,REPLACE BOTH HANDLE,ALSO REPLACE/REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT,SLOPPED FROM INCHES.REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FRONT COUNTER,RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
BROKEN WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA,REPAIR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING ON TOP FOOD TO GO CONTAINERS,LIDS,CUPS ETC.MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST PROVIDED ON SITE
NOV 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CHEESE SHREDDING PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CHEESE PREPARATION AREAS.
FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE SO IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
SEP 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PAINT/SEAL UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING BLOCKS ABOVE MOP SINK. OBSERVED A POT IN USE ON THE STOVETOP THAT IS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE A POT THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE.
OBSERVED THE WALL DAMAGED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE DOOR FRAME ON THE REAR DOOR AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. THE DRYWALL IS ROUGH AND BROKEN AND THE CAVITY INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME IS EXPOSED. MUST REPAIR THE WALL/DOOR FRAME TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
JUL 32017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PAINT/SEAL UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING BLOCKS ABOVE MOP SINK. OBSERVED A CARBOARD BOX BEING REUSED TO HOLD GREEN PEPPERS WHILE BEING SLICED AND PREPPED. MUST NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A POT IN USE ON THE STOVETOP THAT IS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE A POT THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE.
MUST CLEAN LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT.
MUST REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA).
OBSERVED THE WALL DAMAGED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE DOOR FRAME ON THE REAR DOOR AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. THE DRYWALL IS ROUGH AND BROKEN AND THE CAVITY INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME IS EXPOSED. MUST REPAIR THE WALL/DOOR FRAME TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
JAN 232017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
COVING MISSING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THE FRP COVERING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL NEAR THE STEAM TABLE. THE CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK IS DETERIORATING AND SHOWING HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL AND/OR CAULKING TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY GAPS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, SWEATERS) BEING STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
MAR 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, PAPER, CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT OR GUARDS ON WALLS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE TO GO CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE.
FEB 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON EACH DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SHIPPING WRAP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND TIN FOIL AS A SHELF LINER BY THE PIZZA PREP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE BOTH AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FACILITY NOT IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER. RECOMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE ANOTHER DUMPSTER.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPE IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
MAR 272013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY(NOT LEGIBLE).
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.i(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT ORGANIZED. FOUND CLOTHES ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS,ETC.
FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
NOV 292012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE ELECTRICAL TAPE AS GRIP FOR HANDLE OF UTENSILS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
LID OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR. MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED SPLASH GUARDS, OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND SEAMS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
JUL 262012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND UNDER THE MAIN GRILL AT REAR AREA. ALSO CLEAN DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.
MUST DRY FLOORS AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REGROUT SAME AREA.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN UTILITY SINK THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE DIRT. MOST ALMOST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT SAME SINK AS WELL AS LEAK UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER REAR PREP AREAS SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 252011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 36 PIECES OF VARIOUS KIND OF CAKE (CARROTS CAKE,CHOCOLATE CAKE, CHEESE CAKE)ALL CAKES HAD INGREDIENT OF: MILK, CREAM CHEESE, EGGS ETC).AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER, FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLER HAD TEMPERATURE OF 52F(MANAGER FOUND THAT COOLER UNIT WAS TURNED DOWN TO LEVEL 1.RECHECKED COOLER PRESENT TEMPERATURE 44F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS#36EACH.VALUE $99.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71123-16
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN CHEESE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE (LABEL MUST HAVE NAME OF INGREDIENTS ,DATES ETC)FOR CUSTOMERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM AROUND THE FAUCET AND WALL, AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
OCT 12010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE CRACKED LID FOR THE ONION STORAGE CONTAINER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE NORTH PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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