SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TNT PIZZA & BEEF.

BEAT. 45/100

601 W ROOT ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 14, 2023 · passed

Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 14
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY VENTILATION COVERS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION FRAMEWORK AND FILTERS. INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTER FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEXT TO SINK IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER PIZZA OVEN,SOME DAMAGED FLOORING NEAR PICK UP WINDOW.

MAR 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BACK EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DEEP FRYERS, COOKING PANS, ETC ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST AND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 HEAT VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs)

MAR 14
2019
FAILED
21 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED ( COOKED CHICKEN, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, COOKED HAM ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR GLASS REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SUCH AS BREAD CRUMBS STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT IDENTIFYING NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS TOILET ROOM, STORAGE AREA, AND BACK DISH WASHING AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BCK EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED NO WIPING CLOTHS WITH SANITATION SOLUTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA USED AS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE SHELF ABOVE HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DEEP FRYERS, COOKING PANS, ETC ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST AND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 HEAT VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 LIGHTED CEILING FANS IN THE DINING AREA WITHOUT LIGHT BULB COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

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OCT 23
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR.

OCT 16
2017
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA; ON STORAGE RACKS, IN CORNERS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL ON PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES ON, GRILL, MICROWAVE OVEN, PANINI PRESS, SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN MAIN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (CORNERS), UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP AND REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND PREP AREA, AND AROUND PIZZA OVEN. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD/FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT, AND CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR WALL BASE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO GRILL.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSE HAND SINK ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, FOUL SEWAGE SMELL WAS EVIDENT FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER WAS RUNNING.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREP TABLE, PAPERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ELSEWHERE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PROHIBIT RODENT HARBORAGE.

NOV 23
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT AT FLOOR AT THE BASE OF THE WALL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

WALL AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASHED NEEDS CLEANING.

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT HOT LINE AREA AND DRAIN LEAKING AT WASHBOWL BOTH NEED REPAIR.

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

CLUTTER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED OR REORGANIZED SO AS TO NOT BE A HIDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

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

FOOD HANDLER BEHIND LINE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLER TO GET ON HAIR RESTRAINT ON AND FOODHANDLER COMPLIED.

MAR 15
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AROUND/BEHIND GRILL AND AT REAR. REMOVE POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR INTERIOR UPRIGHT LIGHT IN REAR 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.

MAY 21
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER.

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

FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA DIRTY, ALSO THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 18
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO PAINT THE NEW DRYWALL CEILING OVER THE PREP TABLE, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT BY WINDOW.

APR 7
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDER THE PANINI MACHINE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE, AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

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

OBSERVED FAN GUARD COVERS IN 2 DOOR COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED REAR PIZZA COOLING RACK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN BASEMENT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA CEILING FANS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD DUSTY OVER THE CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FREEZER FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.

MAY 3
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE AREAS OF POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 14
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. KNIFE RACK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE DRAWERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

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

REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT TIGHTLY FITTED AGAINST WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

SEP 8
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. SEAL OPENING IN FLOORS AROUND PIPES/1ST FLOOR.

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR PZZA PREP.

SEP 1
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 36 DARK,BLACK RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FLOOR AREAS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND REAR BASEMENT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT ALL AREAS, UPPER,SIDES,BOTTOM,APPROX 1-2 INCH AREAS OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
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.SEAL OPENING IN FLOORS AROUND PIPES ON 1ST FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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.REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN PIZZA PREP.

MAR 22
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED FOODS PREPPED/COOKED-CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF,ETC NO LABEL/DATED,MUST LABEL/DATE.

MINORSanitation
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. observed threshold at front door loose in poor repair,must replace.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, MUST REPAIR.

DEC 2
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATED PREP TABBLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNUSED DEEP FRYER, SIDES, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. SEAL CRACK IN FLOOR IN WASHROOM.

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

CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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