VITO & NICKS INC..

Chicago Health Dept

8433-8435 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

117

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 18

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN BEER COOLING UNIT FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP REACH IN WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA WITHA BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE WALL OF THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM LOOSE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HEAVY WALL SPLATTER IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

JAN 13

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT VARIOUS AREAS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVILY STAINED AND WORN DISHWASHING RACKS. INSTD TO REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 15

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

FOOD HANDLERS BEVERAGES WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TOP EXTERIOR OF WAREWASH MACHINE AROUND GAUGES WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SMALL HOLE IN CEILING IN CORNER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/TRASH. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 10

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN TO THE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

MAY 12

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: DAMAGED EAST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EVEN SURFACE, FREE OF HOLES AND GAPS.

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MAY 2

2022

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED EAST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EVEN SURFACE, FREE OF HOLES AND GAPS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

APR 7

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

MAR 30

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/6/21 REPORT 2523749 NOT CORRECTED: 58- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAININ AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

AUG 6

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL TABLE LEGS ON EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 25

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACE IN WOMWN WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PIC ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGENS TRAINING. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MAR 10

2020

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. UNABLE TO CUT HOT WATER OFF FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACE IN WOMWN WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PIC ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGENS TRAINING. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 12

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 17

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVEDTHE WALL BEHIND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAINT WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

MAR 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER WITH BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOT, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING AT FRONT OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PLASTER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT BEAR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.

FEB 3

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA WITH WORN, UNEVEN,CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES, INSTD. TO REPAIR FLOOR, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

JAN 26

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2/23/16 REPORT 1632145 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED THE BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

WORN AND CHIPPING WOOD SURFACE AT COUNTERTOP AND SIDES AT FRONT PIZZA PREP COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR COUNTERTOP AND SIDES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA WITH WORN, UNEVEN, CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WORN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

FEB 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 10LBS OF SAUSAGE ON THE COUNTER AT 46.7F AND 8LBS OF CHEESE ON THE COUNTER AT 49.1F USED FOR MAKING PIZZAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 18LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF A PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE AND SAUCE SPLATTER ON THE SHELVING OF THE SAME PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOE AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

AUG 26

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RED SAUCE ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.REPAIR WALL ON SIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

JUN 11

2014

PASS 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BEVERAGE LINES/HOSES IN THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-R0UTE BEVERAGE LINES/HOSES OR PROVIDE BARRIERS TO KEEP HOSES FROM TOUCHING THE CONSUMABLE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUST RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES, SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGH OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM OF SANITIZER) WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 4

2014

FAIL 11 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 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 50 ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER, ON THE SHELVING AND ON THE BOXES AND 15 IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ON THE SHELVING/FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUST RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BEVERAGE LINES/HOSES IN THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-R0UTE BEVERAGE LINES/HOSES OR PROVIDE BARRIERS TO KEEP HOSES FROM TOUCHING THE CONSUMABLE ICE.

Minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES, SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE BASEMENT AND THROUGH OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM OF SANITIZER) WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 3

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN THE REAR SLOW COOKER. CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE FLOUR FROM UNDER FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FACUET AT THE FRONT BAR 3 COMP.SINK AND THE REAR 3 COMP. SINK IN DISH AREA.

APR 4

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER AND #10 CAN OPENER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN WALL FRONT FLOUR TABLE. CLEAN CEILING FRONT.

SEP 7

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL HOOKS HOLDING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING, REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 30

2011

FAIL 6 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

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. FOUND 10-12 RODENT DROPPING IN LIQOUR ROOM. SIDE ENTERANCE DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. LIGHT VISIBLE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPT# 577209 3/2/11 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #33 COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. GREASE BUILD UP. #36 LIGHTS IN DISH, STORAGE AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. #40 THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN AND WALKK IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL HOOKS HOLDING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING, REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 2

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN STORAGE, DISH AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 18

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

SIDES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PIZZA COOLER AROUND GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHING COOKING LINE WITH FOOD/GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTSHILELD NEEDED OVER LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 19

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

FEB 18

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, EMPLOYEE JACKET ON MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA WHERE BEEF IS SLICED AND KEYS ON PLATES. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ON ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND DISPOSE OF ICE. ALSO FOOD HANDLER ANSWERING PHONE AND THEN PROCEEDING TO ASSEMBLE PIZZAS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTD MGR ON PROCEDURES TO CONTROL SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) CRITICAL.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ASSEMBLING PIZZAS, SANDWICHES). ALSO NO CERTIFICATES POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER RACKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON SITE, CIGARETTE BUTTS IN DISHMACHINE SCRAPE SINK AND ALSO IN BASEMENT. PREMISES HAS BEEN CITED FOR SMOKING VIOLATIONS PREVIOUSLY ON 04/11/08 (22788), 10/17/08 (151239). INSTD MGR NO SMOKING ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015

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