Old Town Pizza Pub

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Inspections

1. Apr 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA AT THE ICE BINS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE PRIVATE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM SOME SORT OF SPLATTER ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Apr 1, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED SMALL GAP UNDER BLUE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DOOR BROKEN AT THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALL PANEL OF THE WALK IN BEER COOLING UNIT COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE UNITS, REAR DEEP FREEZER AREA, ICE MACHINE AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

3. Aug 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FAN NEXT TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE BASE BOARD LINING OF THE REAR KITCHEN WALL REAR OF THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

4. Aug 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERICIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

5. Oct 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT TOP WHERE ICE DISPENSES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED SMALL GAP ON NORTH CORNER AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PROTECT FROM PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jun 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SODA NOZZLES AT BAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

7. Apr 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL BEHIND BAR BELOW HAND WASHING SINK TO HAVE DIRTH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND MISING WALL TILES NEXT TO PREP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REAPIR MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MENS WASHHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. May 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED GROUND BEEF , CREAM TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 2 GAL OF SOUP (45 F) AND 2 LBS OF COOKED BEEF (49 F) OF COOKED BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS COST OF ALL FOODS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SOUP, COLESLAW, COOKED CHICKEN) WITH OUT A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT (6/11/18) NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED SO THAT IT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

9. Jun 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

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

     Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sink at bar. Also observed kitchen exposed hand sink blocked and inaccessible with 2 dish/pizza brushes and 2 pizza scrappers, at time of inspection. Instructed manager that exposed hand sink must be accessible and have soap and paper towels to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

     Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage. Observed black slime like substance on interior contact surfaces of ice machine located in rear dry storage area. Ice was being used for human consumption. Must turn off ice machine remove ice and have interior surfaces cleaned and sanitized. Violation was corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Observed chipped and peeling paint on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed no splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink, next to 3 compartment sink. Observed no splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink, at bar. Instructed manager to install splash guard on left side of to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Observed floor leading to beer/keg cooler located behind bar, cracked and missing floor tiles. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair, ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and maintain at all times.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     Observed wall behind bar below exposed hand sink to have an accumulation of black substance and beverage splatter. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

10. Mar 24, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD TALL PLASTIC SQUIRT SAUCE BOTTLES ACROSS FROM THE STOVE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DIRTY BEER LINES INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOUND ONE NEW FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE.MUST PROVIDE.

11. Jan 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2DR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE EDGE OF THE CORNER WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.FOUND WALLS CORNERS DETTACHED. ALL CONTACT FOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

12. Mar 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

13. Jul 31, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR SERVICE OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED NO ICE SCOOPS ON ICE BINS AT THE BAR AND NO LIDS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP AND LID FOR ICE BIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DUSTY FANS ON CEILING OF PREP AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

14. Dec 16, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Dec 9, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED TACO MEAT AT 45.1F, CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING AT 45.1F, CHILI AT 44.7F, EGGS AT 45.1F. MILK AT 44.9F, AND CHEESES AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $830. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISMACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE WHEN THE MACHINE IS IN USE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN A WASH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

16. May 21, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE MISSING SCREW FOR THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED IN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

17. May 9, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE MISSING SCREW FOR THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED IN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

18. May 2, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHEESES. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 44.7F, MEAT SAUCE AT 54.6F, CHEESE AT 45.3F, SPINACH DIP AT 49.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 43.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH MACHINES AT 100PPM CHLORINE. BOTH MACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING SIDES AND WATER HOSES OF THE MACHINE. INTERIOR OF MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 15 LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/3/13 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE MISSING SCREW FOR THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED IN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

19. Oct 3, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UP RIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

20. Nov 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNFINISHED WOOD AT WALK-IN COOLR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR STORAGE ROON, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

21. Oct 11, 2011 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN TENDERS AT 44F, SLICED CHEESES AT 50F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED THE BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES. NO CHLORINE WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RISE. DISHMACHINE WAS BEING USED TO WASH DISHES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. FAX REINSPECTION WHEN DISHMACHINE IS WORKING PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Serious Critical

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

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. ALSO, NO HAND SOAP WAS AVAILABLE AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH AREAS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF LIME, SCALE AND MOLD ON THE INSIDE SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER WHEN UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN, TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN, VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES CONNECTED TO THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR.

22. Jun 16, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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. MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT CUSHION TO BOOTH IN REAR DINING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN UNDER BOOTH SEATING PADS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BOOTHS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT WALK IN BEER COOLER AND REMOVE WATER FROM UNDER BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. WALLS UNDER LARGE PIZZA OVEN IN POOR REPAIR AND COVING FALLING DOWN. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR COVING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS AT ICE BINS AND AT ICE MACHINE.

23. Mar 23, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

24. Mar 15, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH A LARGE OPENING IN LID PREVENTING IT FROM BEING COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPLACE LID. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 160318 ON 4-28-09 NOT CORRECTED. (30)LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS,(32)SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG RIGHT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,(33)DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,(34)PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE MISSING AND (41)STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE AROUND DOOR. MUST REPLACE MISSING ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR GUN HOLSTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.