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Vinis Pizza

4009 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County

59cited violations
6serious tier
23inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2133603
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026231
2025100
2024110
2023220
2022120
2021242
2020260
20191110
2017272
2016240
2015130
2014360
2013151
2012150
2011100

Inspections

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

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

  2. Apr 8, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

  3. Apr 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jun 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Oct 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE TAKE OUT MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.

  7. Jul 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE , AND MAINTAIN.

  8. May 5, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Apr 27, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER STORED AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SAUSAGE AT 46.9F, PEPPERONI AT 50.0F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.4F, AND PASTA AT 53.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATLEY $1,000. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED BOTH 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS WINGS, PASTA, SAUSAGE, AND PEPPERONI MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: 3 DOOR COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.6F AND WALK-IN COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 51.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  10. Aug 13, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Aug 6, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES. 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.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPENTS,DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) #36,#47,#55,#58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252574 DATED:01/15/2019 #36-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN #47-OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. #55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY AND CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8.13.2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Jan 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (PIZZA, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATES ON FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH A DISCARD DATE THAT WILL BE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO MENU WITH AN ASTERISK LEADING TO THE RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED A BROKEN DRAIN STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY AND CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

  13. Jun 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jun 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (IN PREP/COOKING AREA). NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. PIZZA PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SLICED HAM AT 62.4F, MOZARELLA CHEESE AT 56.4F, PIZZA SAUCE AT 54.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 8 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MILD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDING SHELVES INSIDE REACH IN COLLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA INCLUDING FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT COUNTER SHELVES. MUST REORGANIZE.

  15. Sep 28, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Sep 21, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO SANITIZING CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM AROUND HAND WASH BOWL. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (X2) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  17. Mar 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BOTH PIZZA LARGE WOOD SPATULAS SURFACE IS ENCRUSTED WITH RAW AND COOKED FOOD ALSO WOOD SPATULA IS BROKEN AT EDGE AND THE OTHER SURFACE IS BLACK/BURNED ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID SPATULAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BOTH PREP AREAS NOT MAINTAINED.HOT WATER IS PROVIDED ON BOTH HOT/COLD HANDLES.IT TAKE 15 MINUTES OR BETTER OF CONTINUOUSLY COLD WATER TO REACH COLD WATER HANDLE AND TO DISPENSE COLD WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINKS AND PROVIDED COLD WATER QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO SAID SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

  18. Sep 15, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  19. Sep 5, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1236130 DATED ON 01/02/14 REMAINS-#32 OBSERVED PIZZA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE FROM DOOR HINDGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED COOLER DOOR, #40 MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  20. Jan 2, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC FORKS, SPOONS) HELD INSIDE CONTAINER ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER NOT PROPERLY STORED/INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS (HANDLES UP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PIZZA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE FROM DOOR HINDGE AND WOODEN SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR/SURFACE OF SHELF CRACKING. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED COOLER DOOR AND REPLACE OR PAINT SAID SHELF/SURFACE OF SHELF MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  21. Jan 28, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICES. NOTED COOKED PIZZA INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 75.8F AND 78.4F INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING/DISPLAY UNIT. THE SAID UNIT WAS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA) MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $15.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 2 LBS. MANAGER TURNED THE UNIT ON NOW WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 149.4F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL BEHIND/UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM AND SEAL OPENING AT THE CORNER OF MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLER.

  22. Oct 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under pizza oven not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  23. Dec 19, 2011 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.