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1. Aug 26, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2. Aug 19, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND SAID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE HOT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN THE REAR, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER SHELVES, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE SHED ON THE SHELVES, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE CLOSET THAT IS LOCATED BY THE PIZZA PREP STATION. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPENED WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SCREENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SCREENS ON BOTH DOORS OR MAINTAIN DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT ON A TRAP INSIDE OF THE CLOSET THAT IS LOCATED BY THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RODENTS EXPEDITIOUSLY.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER ALL SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

3. Sep 11, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

4. Sep 6, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP & TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,CONTAINERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE OF POP COOLER IN LOBBY,ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON WOOD PIECE BEHIND PIZZA OVEN.2-3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVED DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH AND STORAGE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-501.19 : OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING MUST PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

5. Aug 25, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,HAMBURGERS,GRILLED ONION,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     OBSERVED A FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE EATING PIZZA IN FRONT PREP AREA AT PREP TABLES AND ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING A SODA FROM A CAN WHILE MOVING PIZZA AROUND IN OVEN WITH SPATULA.MUST EAT FOOD IN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE A LID WITH STRAW FOR BEVERAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER EATING PIZZA WITH BARE HANDS IN FRONT PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE,THEN HE THREW THE FOOD IN GARBAGE AND THEN PROCEEDED TO GET A HAND FUL OF SAUSAGE AND PLACE ON PIZZA TO BE COOKED WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS INSTRUCTED HIM TO DISCARD FOOD AND WASH HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP AND RINSED,THEN WIPED HANDS ON SOILED APRONS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS ONLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

     OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER,PUTTING HER HAND ON TOP OF HAMBURGER TO PUT ON BUNS AND ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE REMOVED BUNS FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE (GLOVES,DELI TISSUE OR UTENSILS) TO HANDLE FOODS(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0P.P.M.'S. OBSERVED SOAP IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN MIDDLE SINK,THEN RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING DISHES ON DISH RACKS WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO SET UP SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 127.2F INSIDE OF TABLE TOP PIZZA OVEN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 1LBS. $15.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR NEAR FRONT REGISTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ,ALL COOLERS,FURNANCE & HOT WATER TANK AREA,TOILET ROOM,ON FOOD & DISH STORAGE SHELVES,ON LEGS OF FLOOR MIXER,ON TOP OF CARDBOARD LINED ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,CRAWLING ON FLOOR,ON REAR SCREEN DOOR AND ON PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND FOOD.LIVE SMALL FLIES AND LIVE ANTS ON FLOR AROUND PREP COOLER.2- DEAD DECAYED MICE ON GLUE BOARD NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,DEAD MICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/25/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVED 2- CASES OF RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED PIZZA DOUGH IN LARGE SHEET PANS WITH BLOOD POOLING INSIDE OF THEM ON LOWER SHELF IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST STORE RAW FOODS ON LOWER SHELVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX.10LBS. $30.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH AND STORAGE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     GLOVES USED PROPERLY

     OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES NOR UTENSILS USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED LOWER SHELF PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,FLOOR MIXER,GREASE TRAP,ALL COOLERS,OVEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING MUST PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND ON GROUND AROUND CONAINER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREAS FROM CONTAINER AND GROUND AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSRERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

6. Dec 8, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFCATE AS REQUIRED.

   • Severity not stated

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN AND PIZZA) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDAION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE INTERIOR TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 10lbs OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 50.1F, 15lbs 0F PEPPERONI AT 48.3F. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED COST AT $100. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 51.2F SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS. COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED UNTIL REPAIR(HOLDS AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR TEMP OF 41F OF BELOW). PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND DUST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGH PREMISES IN THE CEILING. MUST REPAINT WITH NONTOXIC PAINT.

7. Sep 12, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     2-102.14(O) 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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-203.11 OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL TCS FOODS (BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

8. Sep 5, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDAION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     2-102.14(O) 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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12(E) OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN BELOW 120F WHILE WASHING HAND, DURING THE INSPECTION THE COLD WATER KNOB WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND WATER FOR HANDWASHING WAS AT 130F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND NOT EXCEED OVER 120 WHILE HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 6-301.11.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-203.11 OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, BEEF) LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND NOT AT THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 55F, 5 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 51F AND 40 CUPS OF RANCH DRESSING AT 51.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL TCS FOODS (BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     4-301.11 OBSERVED A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, NOT MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, DURING THE INSPECTION SAID COOLER WAS ONLY MAINTAINING 57F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TWO DOOR PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 OBSERVED PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

9. Jul 29, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

10. Jul 19, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLE AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,PIZZA AND HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

11. Sep 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLKING GRILL IN THE PREP AREA,HASEASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR,MUST SEAL OPENING AND CLEWN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

12. Jun 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THRU-OUT OR PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP ARE.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GRESE TRAP RUSTY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.