URBAN INTERESTS.
2124 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 23 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 72025FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
: 4-204.112(B)--- MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
4-803.11--- SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPPER SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
: 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.
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.
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.
: 5-205.15--- DRIPPING/LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
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.
NOV 42025FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPPER SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
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.
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.
NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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.
DRIPPING/LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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 202024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 172023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT; OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 262022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
SEP 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLER, STOVE, PREP TABLE AND ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR.
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.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP STATION.
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 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
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
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
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER OR IN DRY LOCATION
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR TO 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SHELVING UNDER KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLE
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
MUST REMOVE AL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA
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.
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 302018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MOP SINK WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTALL A DIPPER WELL IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
MAY 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 42017FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
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.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSRVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS FIR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED PROPERLY ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS(GLASS COVERS). MUST BE SHATTERPROOF COVERS.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 152016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, TABLE TOPS, SHELVING UNITS, AND COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS AND BASEMENT.
FOUND WALL AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(EXPOSED PLASTER)AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED PROPERLY ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS(GLASS COVERS). MUST BE SHATTERPROOF COVERS.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR RESTAURANT AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED. OLD CLOTHES, TOYS, GARBAGE, ETC. MUST DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
JUN 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CEILING IN REAR ICE CREAM PREP AREA, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SURFACE THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
JUN 92015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
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
MISSING DOOR LID TO CHESTER FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
CEILING IN REAR ICE CREAM PREP AREA, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SURFACE THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN,
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,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS AND POTS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND/OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM TABLE.
COVER ON DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING GLASS COVER.
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.
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.
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.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND ELEVATE ICE MACHINE DRAINLINE FROM FLOOR DRAIN.
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.
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORAGE/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
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DISHMACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LEVEL OF SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. MUST COMPLETE ALL UTENSIL SANITATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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.
MUST STORE ALL CLEAN POTS/PANS INVERTED, UPSIDE-DOWN.
MUST SEAL THE RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE SERVICE STATION.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, SHELVING/COUNTERS, DEEP FRYER, DISHES, UTENSILS, EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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.
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.
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).
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ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW.
WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR.
MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, DEEP FRYER, DISHES, UTENSILS,EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST INSTALL A COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA.
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.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
MUST POST "NO SMOKING" SIGNS INSIDE THE ESTBALISHMENT AND ON THE ENTRANCE FRONT AND EXIT DOOR.
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