Beggar's Pizza

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Inspections

1. Jan 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SPLASH GUARD ABOVE DIPPER WELL IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A DESIGNATED AREA THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SCREW AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

2. Feb 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.

3. Jan 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Knives in-use wedged between 2 coolers at front service line, instructed to keep utensils on a clean surface.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Using disposable cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper utensils.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Fan covers in walk-in cooler with dust build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

4. May 5, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

5. Apr 28, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE INSPECTION TIME WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PAPER THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

6. Sep 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING/FOOD PREPARATION AREA HANF WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.

7. Sep 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND COOKIBG EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND/OR DUST BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

8. Aug 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4INCH GAP ON REAR DOOR WHERE DELIVERIES ARE RECEIVED AND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Mar 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH A OPEN DRINKING CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA, DURING PREP. INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLOSED DRINKING CONTAINER TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES ON HOT AND COLD FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS ON COOKIES BEING SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST INSTALL THRESHOLD ON EXIT DOOR LOCATED WHERE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ARE STORED. ALSO, AT DOOR ADJACENT TO COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

10. Mar 19, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      Improper hygienic practices. Observed food handler enter front salad station prep area, touch face with both hands, then put on single use gloves, next prepped pizza boxes and then prepped/handled 2 slices of pizza for customer/s. Food handler failed to wash hands before preparing and or handling foods. Informed the manager that food handlers must wash hands between tasks. Manager corrected violations during. Critical violation#7-38-010 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed broken plastic shield attached to ice cream station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

11. Jan 11, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

12. Jan 3, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed previous minor violations from report # 2059772, date: 06/07/2017, not corrected. #35 Observed peeling paint on wall behind dish rack (side of pizza oven). Must remove peeling paint/repair and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation before re inspection date: Serious violation #-7-32-040

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed no labels on prepackaged condiments, Italian dressing, hot peppers, Parmesan cheese, located in 2 drawer cooler at front pizza station. All items were for on sale to public with, no labels. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulking at 1 compartment sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove and reseal. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed small leak at wall mounted back flow preventive device located in dish washing area above utility sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Observed no visible thermometers in reach in coolers located in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed beverage inventory stored on floor in front beverage closet. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the floor. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Observed dish towel drying on edge of exposed hand sink in front bar area. Instructed manager to store towels in designated sanitizing solution between tasks. Maintain at all times.

13. Jun 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive food debris in large gaps between tiles in prep area near pizza oven. Must remove food debris from gaps and detail clean. Must regrout the floor in this area to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed peeling paint on wall behind dish rack (side of pizza oven). Must remove peeling paint/repair and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed food handlers in front prep area without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must have proper hair restraints (hats, hairnet, bandanas, etc.) while in prep area.

14. Nov 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SAUCE AND FLOUR COATING THE PIZZA PADDLES IN USE NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PADDLES.

15. Mar 15, 2016 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 THE DISPOSABLE FORKS IN THE DINING ROOM STORED SUCH THAT THE USE END IS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN A MANNER THAT PRESENTS THE HANDLE TO THE CONSUMER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MOISTURE BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FRONT SERVICE LINE HANDSINK IS AT RISK OF SPLASHING INTO THE GELATO SCOOP WELL WHEN USED (LESS THAN 6 INCHES AWAY TO THE LEFT). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THIS HANDSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, PURSES) BEING STORED AMONG RESTAURANT FOOD IN THE BAR AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

16. Feb 19, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NOTED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

17. Feb 17, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE BAR DISH MACHINE. NOTED DISHES ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE BEING WASHED IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR WITHOUT THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED NO COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 136 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALLOW PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NOTED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

18. Aug 22, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Aug 21, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT WASHING HANDS AND USING SANITIZING SOLUTION ONLY. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING WITH SOAP AND WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR AND SLOP SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM WITH WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FILTER OF DISH MACHINE ON TO FLOOR ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM AREA CLOGGED AND UNACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PREPARED PIZZA ON STORAGE RACK ADJACENT TO DISHROOM AND DISHMACHINE, NOT PROTECTED WHERE WASTEWATER ON FLOOR IS BEING TRACKED,AND SPLASHING THROUGH THE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • 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

      REAR EXTERIOR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENING/GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN, REACH-IN COOLERS THUR OUT NEEDS LABLES AND DATES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA HAS DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. GASKET OF 2-DOOR FREEZER, SIDE PREP COOLER, AND FRONT REFRIGRATION UNIT NEED GASKET. IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT AT REAR DISH ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS THROUGHOUT.FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.GASKET ON DOOR MOP SINK,HOLDING CONTAINERS. FANS HAVE ACCUMULATION FOF FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE STANDING WATER AT REAR DISHROOM, CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROURHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CEILING TILES/LIGHT PANELS OF DUST BUILD-UP WHERE NECESSARY.WALK IN FAN COVER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDED AT FRONT AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE BEING SERVED FOOD AND SCOOPED ICE CREAM. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE, AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR. MUST BRING UP TO CITY PRESSURE.

20. May 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE ROOM, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, DISH WASHING AREA AND THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 1 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

21. Apr 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN PIZZA PREP AREA AND COOKING LINE TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL AND CEILING AT PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED UP PIZZA SAUCE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA.

22. Sep 13, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

23. Jul 20, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      A KNIFE WITH A BROKEN PLASTIC HANDLE IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE DISCARDED AND REPLACED WITH A SANITARY UTENSIL.

    • 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. THE HANDLES OF THE LOWBOY PREP COOLERS AND PIZZA PREP PRINYERS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

24. Mar 30, 2011 Canvass · 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. MOVE THE KNIVES TO A SANITARY HOLDER NOT WEDGED BEHIND THE DISHROOM SHELVING AND THE WALL.

    • 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. INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

25. Jun 10, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. Observed a foodhandler at front serving line, eating & drinking then serves a customer without washing hands & changing gloves. Observed another foodhandler in rear prep area emptying garbage bins with gloved hands then going back to prep-table without washing hands also. Must properly wash hands for every change in task, before donning gloves on.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Must have on premises a City of Chgo Sanitation certificate holder, while P.H.F is prepared, handled, served.

    • 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. Cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached to make smooth/easily cleanable.

    • 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. Dusty ceiling vents in rear prep area & filters at hood of cooking equipment must be kept clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. The frozen beverage machine at bar must have the waste-waterline drain into an open/floor drain.