THE PIZZA CORNER.

Chicago Health Dept

6322 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

13 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 31

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES, POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZER. SINK NOT SET WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOTED WASHING AND RINSING ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH THE CHLORINE ON SITE AND REWASH ALL PREVIOUSLY WASHED ITEMS NOT SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

NOTED A LARGE, DEEP POT OF APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKS BEANS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.1F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS USING SHALLOW PANS, ICE BATHS, FREEZER QUICK CHILL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TSC FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MEAT STUFFED PASTRIES HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 107.7F TO 121.1F. COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 116.2F. GOAT AT 101.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 103.4F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR DISH ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, MISSING METAL ON INTERIOR OF THE DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, OVENS AND SMOKER WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHERE AN ATTACHED HOSE WAS NOTED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND REAR DISH AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----HOLE IN THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.----WALLS AT THE REAR DISH AREA SEALED HOLES WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM, BUMP, UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REMOVE, CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----CHIPPING, PEELING WALL AT THE KITCHEN STEAM TABLE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BADLY STAINED/SOILED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 27

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

DEC 19

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47, #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567640 DATED 11/28/2022 NOT CORRECTED. 47) 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL REAR COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE. 58) 2-102.13:NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT SHOULD CORRECT VIOLATION TILL 12/22 2023

DEC 14

2023

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED CHICKEN IN CONTAINERS (45.5F/48.4F/45.1F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR WITH FILM AND ODOR SIPPING FROM THE WALLS AND WASTE WATER PIPE ONTO THE FLOOR AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOsD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47, #57, #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567640 DATED 11/28/2022 NOT CORRECTED. 47) 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL REAR COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE. 57) 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. 58) 2-102.13:NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 14

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CURRIED CHICKEN AT 162.1 BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING REQUESTED TAG REMOVAL AND RE-INSPECTION. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAR, THE REAR KITCHEN AND THE DINING ROOM FRONT CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12-- COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.---4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MISSING METAL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.--- 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL REAR COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOSE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT REMOVED: WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS.--- 6-101.11-- HOLE IN THE WALL SURROUNDING THE PIPING UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.---: 6-501.114----ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/PARKING MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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NOV 28

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 20 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOK'S LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.4F AND 2 LBS SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 56.1F. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD-HOLDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

THE ABOVE-MENTIONED TWO-DOOR COOLER IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.9F. WITH CHICKEN INSIDE AT 55.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL CLEAN KITCHEN POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAR, THE REAR KITCHEN AND THE DINING ROOM FRONT CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL REAR COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING METAL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING INSIDE THE REAR COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOSE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SEVERAL SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN THE WALL SURROUNDING THE PIPING UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.----ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/PARKING MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT REMOVED: WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 22

2021

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND STOVE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.

MAY 11

2020

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112-OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 DEAD SPIDERS ON GLUE BOARD IN BASEMENT NEAR BOILER. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT WITH NO RUNNING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. MUST REROUTE. FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE, SODA POP ICE MACHINE AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 8

2020

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

UPON INSPECTION, OBSERVED NO ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD(EGGS). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ALONG WITH AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 DEAD SPIDERS ON GLUE BOARD IN BASEMENT NEAR BOILER. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WATER MUST DRAIN FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SOLD(HAMBURGERS,EGGS.) AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 COOLERS AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS AT HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND WOODEN SERVING PLATES AT PREMISES NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE DRAINING INTO HANDSINK. MUST REROUTE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING STAINED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABELING.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 19

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REMOVE ALL FOAM USED TO SEAL WALLS AND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONVECTION OVEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR CITY VERIFICATION THAT UNIT IS APPROVED WITHOUT VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTERTOP, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUN 11

2018

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED,1/4" GAP INSTRUCTED TO RODENT,INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL/COVING IN THE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM,BEHIND GREASE TRAP.WOOD AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO STORAGE AREA.SWEEP AND MAINTAIN ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OPENING ON WALLS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SEAL WALL UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT SERVING WINDOW. OPENED/CRACKED AND UNFINISHED WALL AND CEILING ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP BOXES DISPENSER IN BASEMENT AREA (NORTH WALL), SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE .

Minor Sanitation

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

CONVECTION OVEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR CITY VERIFICATION THAT UNIT IS APPROVED WITHOUT VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT. LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO REMOVE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AT SAID PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER TOP, SURFACE MUST BE SOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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