ROOTS HANDMADE PIZZA

1922-1924 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

26 inspections

Canvass28 mai 2025
1 infraction
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - Employees personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to separate.
Non-Inspection19 mai 2025
0 infraction
Réinspection de la plainte29 avr. 2024
0 infraction
Plainte22 avr. 2024
5 infractions
- 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
  - OBSERVED VACUUM-PACKAGED CHEESE CURDS ON SITE WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF CHEESE CURDS ($20), AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
- 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
  - OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VARIANCE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BASEMENT, THE KITCHEN, AND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. CEILING APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING.
Canvass14 sept. 2023
4 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UPSTAIRS BACK DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH OPEN SEAMS AT THE COOK LINE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND IN BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR CEILING LIGHTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Canvass24 févr. 2022
2 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UPSTAIRS DOOR LEADING TO THE HOMESTED/OFFICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
Canvass2 déc. 2020
1 infraction
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass18 mai 2020
2 infractions
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD ( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO DATE ALL TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-Inspection16 oct. 2019
0 infraction
Canvass8 oct. 2019
7 infractions
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED GRILLED CHICKEN ON CONTAINER STORED ON SHELVING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 69.8F TO 70.3F. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $6.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass13 juin 2018
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND SHELVING INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING ROOM, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
Réinspection de la plainte2 mars 2017
5 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED THE HANDLED ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST DEFROST THE SALAD LINE COOLER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARMTENT FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP COVERING THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
Plainte27 févr. 2017
7 infractions
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  - HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER: THE FAMILY BATHROOM IN BETWEEN THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S WASHROOM WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER(MINIMUM 85F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE FAMILY RESTROOM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. THERE MUST BE TEMPERED OR HOT AND COLD WATER FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED THE HANDLED ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST DEFROST THE SALAD LINE COOLER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARMTENT FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP COVERING THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-Inspection29 avr. 2016
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - HAND DRYING DEVICE BY THE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASH ROOM NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ANOTHER HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT SAME LOCATION
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,KITCHEN PREP/DISH ROOM ETC. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
Canvass27 avr. 2016
9 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND COOKED PULLED PORK STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45.3F,PRODUCTS WAS COOKED ON 4-26-16 PER MANAGER STATEMENT.COLD PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.7F. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 5 VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT TEMP OF 150F NOT 180F HAS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED ON PREMISES HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE,SUGGESTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO CHECK BOOSTER UNIT. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS TO:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH DIRTY WATER IN IT,EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH AREA OF THE BAR WASTE WATER BACKING UP,AT THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSES. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER AVAILABLE AND IN WORKING CONDITION SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE ON EDGE OF BACK OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER.SPILLED WASTE OIL ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND CONTAINER AND BY THE REAR DOOR. SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT IN QUESTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,GROUND AND WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SCOOP USED FOR DRY INGREDIENT MUST HAVE AN HANDLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS. REMOVE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HAND DRYING DEVICE BY THE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASH ROOM NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.USE THE OTHER UNIT WHICH IS IN WORKING CONDITION NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED/ATTACHED AT SOME OF THE POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND DRAINING INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AT POP GUNS BEHIND BAR AREA,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,KITCHEN PREP/DISH ROOM ETC. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AT SAID AREA. MOST OF THE HAND SINKS,THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.AND DUMP SINKS WATER PIPES LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THE DRAIN PIPES.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
Canvass Re-Inspection12 juin 2015
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD/SEASONING NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP BEHIND NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN BACK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WHOLE AREA OF THE SODA MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR CALCIUM BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS NEED REPLACEMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELDS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BY EMPLOYEE AREA AS WELL AS CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY GOING TOWARDS THE RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM SAID AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Canvass5 juin 2015
8 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DUE TO LOAD LIMITS. PRODUCT STACKED OVER REFRIDGERATION LEVEL. OBSERVED: PEPPERONI (5LBS AT $45.00) AT 50.7F , PANCETTA (1LB AT $6.95) AT 49.3F, CANADIAN BACON (3 LBS AT $25.00)AT 50.3F, AND RICOTTA CHEESE (3LBS AT $28.22) AT 48.9F. MANAGER VOLUNTERRINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL OF SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - OBSERVED AN OVERFLOW OF ALL DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE DUMPSTERS FOR PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD/SEASONING NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP BEHIND NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN BACK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WHOLE AREA OF THE SODA MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR CALCIUM BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ICE MACHINE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS NEED REPLACEMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELDS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BY EMPLOYEE AREA AS WELL AS CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY GOING TOWARDS THE RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM SAID AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Canvass13 nov. 2014
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - CLEAN DRAIN AND REPAIR NORTH SINK IN BAR (SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR WEST SINK IN PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
Plainte3 janv. 2014
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - ADDITIONAL WATER PESSURE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK I KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
Canvass16 juill. 2013
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Stock stored on floor in basement storage rooms. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
Canvass Re-Inspection16 août 2012
2 infractions
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SAME AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Canvass6 août 2012
6 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 31. 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,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SAME AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ANOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE DINING AREAS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Plainte7 déc. 2011
3 infractions
- 33. 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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
- 34. 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 UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA
- 38. 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. LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE
Short Form Complaint8 août 2011
0 infraction
Short Form Complaint15 juin 2011
0 infraction
License-Task Force12 mai 2011
0 infraction