Cochiaros Pizza
3555 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 51686
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED PASTA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 45F, 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 47F AND 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST AT 45.7F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 17, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF KITCHEN PREP TABLE WHERE PIZZA BOXES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY CLEANING, PAINTING AND SEALING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG SAME WALL AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR & BASEBOARDS.
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Severity not stated
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May 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKSLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK. FOOD TRAYS FOR SERVICE ARE STORED NEXT TO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED PILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERTOP BETWEEN FRONT HANDSINK AND COUNTERTOP REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/16/2023, REPORT #2575936. #58-- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/16/2023, REPORT #2575936. #58--CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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May 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX:1/4" INCH OPENING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOP OF PIZZA OVEN AND STORAGE SHELFS AT REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY TO BE MISSING REMINDERS ON MENU PLACARD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE ITEM THE ADVISORY IS TO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY TO BE MISSING REMINDERS ON MENU PLACARD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE ITEM THE ADVISORY IS TO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TOP DOOR OF REFRIGERATION FOOD PREP AREA FALLING APART FROM THE HINGES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING CHEMICAL STRENGTH OF SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE REST ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100=0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING. CORE-REPEAT VIOLATION-SEE REPORT#2222855 DATED 9/24/2019--SEE #60 BELOW
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT ON SITE-REPEAT VIOLATION SEE REPORT#2222855 DATED 9/24/2018 CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCRED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT THE COSUMER ADVISORY UP ON THE MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4204.11 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100=0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING. CORE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1966363 DATED 10/13/16. #45-FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, AND FOUND NO PROOF OF WHEN HIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR DOOR AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM,AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM CLOSE TO THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING GRILL AND COOKING FRYERS, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, AND FOUND NO PROOF OF WHEN HIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TOP LID AREA TO PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SELVES OF FREEZER, COOKING GRILL AND COOKING FRYERS, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 28, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER. WITNESSED EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY TO EAT LETTUCE, HAMBURGER BUN, FRIES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES AND HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 8-14-15 NOT CORRECTED. NO REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEAL WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 14, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1532416 ISSUED ON 03-30-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #45 - NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEAL WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT/BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, FLOOR DRAINS AND WASHROOM FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AS CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY ABOVE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food item not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler, and reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 13, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 4, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1307229 DATED:2/20/13. 30 Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer. 05/20/2013 32 Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. 05/20/2013 33 Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/rack, cooler shelving and storage racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. 05/20/2013 34 Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners). 05/20/2013 36 Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, walk in cooler, shall be provided. MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 2/11/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR DEEP FRYER,MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,ICE MAKER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/rack, cooler shelving and storage racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathroom, shall be replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, walk in cooler, shall be provided.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 4, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK MUST BE REPAIRED; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; 1 DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN INSTRUCTED MUST CALL SERVICE FOR DETAIL CLEANING
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE HOLE MUST BE REPLACED OR PROPERLY SEALED
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 17, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage cabinets, sinks, exterior of equipment and can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 1, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Coolers, cooking equipment, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in prep not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to repair equipment or remove.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 24, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining the water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up floor drain air gap. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. 38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Coolers, cooking equipment, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in prep not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers throught-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to repair equipment or remove.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 21, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE AND DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING
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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. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;ATTACHED CHAIN ON METAL SHELVES ABOVE PREP COOLER FULL OF DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER TABLE IN CASHIER'S AREA MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. CEILING TILES /CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA,ABOVE PIZZA HOT HOLDING AREA ,ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
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. LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROVIDED;LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT AREA AND DINING AREA NEEDS CLEANING
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.