BORELLI'S.

Chicago Health Dept

2124 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026); 9 critical violations across the last 12 months.

26 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 9 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
VIOLATIONS
155
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12
2026
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 8
2026
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Pest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES AND RAID STORED NEXT TO PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE CLEANING SUPPLIES AND TO REMOVE UNAPPROVED PESTICIDE (RAID) FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INCLUDING IN CAVITY OF PIZZA OVEN, BASEMENT AREA, MUSIC SCHOOL AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER , FORMER CRAWL SPACE BY THE BAR, MOTOR HOUSINGS OF COOLERS, AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SURFACES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP AND BAR COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS AND STAINLESS STEEL TRAYS ON THE CARTS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE. CLEAN ALL SOILED UTENSILS STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES.

Critical Employee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHENEVER HAND ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINK IS RAN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIROITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE. SEAL ALL HOLES IN FLOORS AND WALLS.

MAY 27
2026
FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 1000 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHTOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BAR AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, DINING ROOM, MUSIC AND ART CLASSROOMS, WASHROOMS, BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS, IN THE PANELS BENEATH THE PIZZA OVEN, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE, BEHIND THE 1-DOOR FREEZER AND ROLLING CARTS, UNDER THE BEVERAGE COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR COOLERS IN THE BAR AREA, ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM AND BEHIND THE MUSIC VENDING MACHINE, IN THE DINING ROOM FIREPLACES, ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR OF THE MUSIC AND ART CLASSROOMS, IN THE WASHROOMS, AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES WHERE DRY FOOD IS STORED AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, IN THE MOTOR HOUSINGS OF THE UNUSED AND USED COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT SIDE DOUBLE EXIT DOOR LEADING OUT TO HAMILTON AVENUE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

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

MUST INVERT OR COVER ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP AND BAR COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS AND STAINLESS STEEL TRAYS ON THE CARTS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE. CLEAN ALL SOILED UTENSILS STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT LEADING TO PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNTREATED SECTIONS OF DRYWALL ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT. ALSO OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN WHERE MISSING. REPAIR THE OPEN DRYWALL SECTION BEHIND THE DOOR TO THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 13
2025
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 7
2025
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

: 4-204.112(B)--- MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111-- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE BAR, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. LAST SERVICE NOTED 9-10-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-803.11--- SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPPER SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

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

: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT IN THE WALKWAY BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13--- NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY FRYER BASKET AT THE DEEP FRYER FROM TWO DAYS PRIOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 4-601.11(B)--- NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15--- DRIPPING/LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13--- NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEBOARD WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE.----ALSO HOLE NOTED IN THE BRICKS IN THE CEILING NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL. : 6-201.11---- MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)--- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609531 ON 12-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #37--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).#49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STOVE AND OVEN,AND DEEP FRYER ALSO,STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.#55--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN CORNERS OF WALL TILES NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SO THAT THE WALL IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 4
2025
FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HOT HANDLE STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON AND OFF. MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. A CLAMP BEING USED TO TURN ON AND OFF THE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT PREP/DISH HAND SINK AND REPLACE THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

COOKS LINE PIZZA PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 55.4F. NO FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER AT THIS TIME. 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 TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE BAR, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. LAST SERVICE NOTED 9-10-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPPER SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT IN THE WALKWAY BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Pest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY FRYER BASKET AT THE DEEP FRYER FROM TWO DAYS PRIOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRIPPING/LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEBOARD WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE.----ALSO HOLE NOTED IN THE BRICKS IN THE CEILING NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609531 ON 12-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #37--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).#49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STOVE AND OVEN,AND DEEP FRYER ALSO,STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.#55--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN CORNERS OF WALL TILES NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SO THAT THE WALL IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 20
2024
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STOVE AND OVEN,AND DEEP FRYER ALSO,STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL EXHAUST FAN IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS FROM SECTION OF CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN CORNERS OF WALL TILES NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SO THAT THE WALL AND CEILING AREA IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CORNER AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FRONT STAIRCASE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13
2024
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR BASEMENT STAIRCASE AND APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR 1ST FLOOR CLUTTERED MUSIC ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STOVE AND OVEN,AND DEEP FRYER ALSO,STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL EXHAUST FAN IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS FROM SECTION OF CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN CORNERS OF WALL TILES NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SO THAT THE WALL AND CEILING AREA IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CORNER AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FRONT STAIRCASE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS .

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28
2023
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 17
2023
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE KITCHEN, IN THE STORAGE AREA, IN THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND WALL SPACE IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT; OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

OCT 26
2022
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BAR AREA.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS ETC).

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

SEP 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLER, STOVE, PREP TABLE AND ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN CORNERS OF THE WALL TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA SO THAT THE WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP STATION.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2312675 ON 9/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

SEP 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER OR IN DRY LOCATION

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR TO 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SHELVING UNDER KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLE

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE AL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 30
2018
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2018
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTALL A DIPPER WELL IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES ON SOUTH WALL/WINDOW IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MAY 15
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILINGS ABOVE THE KITCHEN PIZZA OVEN AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4
2017
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 80.0F.THIS COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MOZZARELLA CHEESE,PEPPERONI,HAM ETC.THIS SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST EMPTY SAID COOLER AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED PESTO SAUCE AT 74.1F,MOZZARELLA CHEESE 66.8F-67.6F,HAM AT 78.9F,PEPPERONI AT 72.1F,CREAM SAUCE AT 71.5F,SAUSAGE AT 77.8F,SLICED MUSHROOMS AT 79.0F,SLICED GREEN BELL PEPPERS AT 74.5F.ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).

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 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE FLOORS NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND OPEN TOXIC BAIT BAGS AND 30 APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR DINING/GAME ROOM AREAS/FIRE PLACE AND ON ALONG FLOORS/WALLS BEHIND THE PIANO ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREAS AROUND THE GREASE BOX AND IN ROOM BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AND ON STORAGE SHELVINGS.THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/SIDES TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,TOXIC ITEM BAIT BAGS MUST BE ENCLOSED INSIDE A BAIT BOX AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY MANNER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL LEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY SHELVINGS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILINGS ABOVE THE KITCHEN PIZZA OVEN AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSRVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS FIR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 22
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED PROPERLY ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS(GLASS COVERS). MUST BE SHATTERPROOF COVERS.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 15
2016
FAIL 8 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, TABLE TOPS, SHELVING UNITS, AND COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS AND BASEMENT.

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

FOUND WALL AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(EXPOSED PLASTER)AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

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

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED PROPERLY ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS(GLASS COVERS). MUST BE SHATTERPROOF COVERS.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR RESTAURANT AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED. OLD CLOTHES, TOYS, GARBAGE, ETC. MUST DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

JUN 16
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN REAR ICE CREAM PREP AREA, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SURFACE THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN,

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

JUN 9
2015
FAIL 5 violations
Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 09/24/2014, REPORT #1497085 FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW, 30 FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 33 STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, DEEP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOLERS AND DOOR LEDGE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. 35 COVING NOT MAINTAINED ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP. LEADING DOWN BASEMENT STAIRS AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING. SEVERAL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS. 41 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

MISSING DOOR LID TO CHESTER FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

CEILING IN REAR ICE CREAM PREP AREA, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SURFACE THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN,

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

LEAKING FAUCET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND PUSH DOWN HANDLE IN BOTH BATHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

SEP 24
2014
PASS 9 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS AND POTS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND/OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM TABLE.

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

COVER ON DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING GLASS COVER.

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

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE SHLEVES, STORAGE RACKS, DEEP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS, COOLERS AND DOOR LEDGE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINE AND OPEN PIT NEXT TO UTILITY SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL OPEN FLOOR DRAINS.

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

COVING NOT MAINTAINED ALONG WALLBASE IN PREP. LEADING DOWN BASEMENT STAIRS AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING. SEVERAL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS THROUGHT-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

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

BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND ELEVATE ICE MACHINE DRAINLINE FROM FLOOR DRAIN.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

SEP 13
2013
PASS 5 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORAGE/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING BOXES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MOP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

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

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

NOV 29
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISHMACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LEVEL OF SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. MUST COMPLETE ALL UTENSIL SANITATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Sanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/INSTALLED. WASHROOM MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, WITH A SELF-CLOSING DOOR. INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL EXHAUST FAN. OR REMOVE TOILET AND CAP PLUMBING. FACILITIES TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. MAY NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH. MUST USE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS.

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FAR REAR SERVICE STATION WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED. AREA MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD HANDLING/UTENSIL WASHING UNLESS EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED. CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO USING AREA.

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

MUST STORE ALL CLEAN POTS/PANS INVERTED, UPSIDE-DOWN.

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

MUST SEAL THE RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE SERVICE STATION.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, SHELVING/COUNTERS, DEEP FRYER, DISHES, UTENSILS, EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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

MUST INSTALL A 4" COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL LITTER AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE CRACKED WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. FINISH THE WALLS IN THE 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.

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

NO VENTILATION HOOOD OVER BROILER. MUST INSTALL HOOD OR REMOVE BROILER. 2 URINALS IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING (WASHROOM HAS 2 WORKING TOILETS).

OCT 19
2012
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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

EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR.

Serious Other
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST SEAL THE RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE SERVICE STATION. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE SERVICE STATION. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA IST FLOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, DEEP FRYER, DISHES, UTENSILS,EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST INSTALL A COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA.

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING AND AROUND PIPE IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT AND IST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CRACKED WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. FINISH THE WALLS IN THE 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

MUST POST "NO SMOKING" SIGNS INSIDE THE ESTBALISHMENT AND ON THE ENTRANCE FRONT AND EXIT DOOR.

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