TNT PIZZA & BEEF.
601 W ROOT ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 142023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY VENTILATION COVERS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION FRAMEWORK AND FILTERS. INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
MAR 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTER FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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
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
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DEEP FRYERS, COOKING PANS, ETC ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST AND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED 2 HEAT VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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 142019FAILED21 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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
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.
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
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR GLASS REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SUCH AS BREAD CRUMBS STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT IDENTIFYING NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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)
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.
OBSERVED NO WIPING CLOTHS WITH SANITATION SOLUTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DEEP FRYERS, COOKING PANS, ETC ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST AND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED 2 HEAT VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED 2 LIGHTED CEILING FANS IN THE DINING AREA WITHOUT LIGHT BULB COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR.
OCT 162017FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL ON PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (CORNERS), UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP AND REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND TOILET ROOM.
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.
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.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREP TABLE, PAPERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ELSEWHERE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PROHIBIT RODENT HARBORAGE.
NOV 232016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT AT FLOOR AT THE BASE OF THE WALL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALL AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASHED NEEDS CLEANING.
EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT HOT LINE AREA AND DRAIN LEAKING AT WASHBOWL BOTH NEED REPAIR.
CLUTTER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED OR REORGANIZED SO AS TO NOT BE A HIDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
FOOD HANDLER BEHIND LINE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLER TO GET ON HAIR RESTRAINT ON AND FOODHANDLER COMPLIED.
MAR 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
CLEAN FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AROUND/BEHIND GRILL AND AT REAR. REMOVE POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR INTERIOR UPRIGHT LIGHT IN REAR 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.
MAY 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 72014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDER THE PANINI MACHINE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE, AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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.
OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA CEILING FANS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD DUSTY OVER THE CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FREEZER FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
MAY 32013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMOVE AREAS OF POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 142012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. KNIFE RACK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE DRAWERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT TIGHTLY FITTED AGAINST WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
SEP 82011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 12011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN PIZZA PREP.
MAR 222011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 22010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATED PREP TABBLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. SEAL CRACK IN FLOOR IN WASHROOM.
CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.
KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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