Chicago's Pizza

3114 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

24 inspections

1. ComplaintOct 15, 2025

   12 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CUP USED INSIDE THE CHEESE CONTAINER TO SCOOP CHEESE AT THE PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOON, TONG OR LADLE TO SCOOP CHEESE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHILEDS COVERS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE UNUSED 3-DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 20, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHINGS SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassJun 17, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA ON THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS COOKED PORK RIBS AT 49.8F, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AT 46.9F, MINESTRONE SOUP AT 49.8F, ALFREDO SAUCE 47.3F, CHICKEN BROTH 49.7F, PARMESAN CHEESE 51.4F AND RAW CHECKEN 49.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18# OF FOOD WORTH $125. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F INSIDE THE UNIT. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHINGS SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassApr 15, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 45.9 F INSIDE DRESSING REACH IN COOLER- TURKEY, HAM, TUNA, CHEESE, CHICKEN WINGS, BRUCHETA AND DRESSING. HOWEVER FOUND SAID DRESSING REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 15 LBS, VALUED AT $320.00.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS MISSING ABOVE MEAT SLICER TABLE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULB.
5. CanvassOct 2, 2023

   9 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME: DRY FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • WE OBSERVED A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" BETWEEN DOORS AT REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE FOR MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ENTRY
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC LID AND CONTAINERS, DO NOT USE FOR FOODS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ESPRESSO COFFEE UNIT AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE. FAUCET IS NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
6. CanvassJun 24, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING/SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK BY THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED MOLDY, DIRTY, AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
7. CanvassDec 14, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED A GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTE DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
8. CanvassNov 14, 2019

   5 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • -901.12 NOTED 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.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST COOLERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
9. ComplaintJul 13, 2018

   6 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • FOUND SOME CANNED FOOD STORED UNDER PIPING AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND MULTIUSE CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS UNDER SEWER PIPING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND EXPOSED UTILITY LINES AND PIPING AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
10. CanvassApr 17, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND NO CEILING AT BASEMENT ABOVE DISHWASHING AREAS,FOOD STORAGE,MULTIUSE UTENSIL STORAGE, AND PREPRATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THESE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. MUST PROVIDE.
11. CanvassDec 15, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR LOOSE TILE COVING AT RIGHT SIDE OF MOP SINK.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 4, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING OR TO PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM TO PROTECT FOOD STORAGE WHERE EXPOSED LINES CROSS ABOVE. OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE LEFT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOES NOT MAKE A SEAL WITH THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GASKET/DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES TIGHTLY.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
13. CanvassJan 3, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED THE BAR COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49 DEGREES AND 52 DEGREES (RESPECTIVELY) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE TAGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2ND PIZZA PREP COOLER. NOTED DELI MEAT, 52 DEGREES; CHICKEN, 51 DEGREES; SAUSAGE, 52 DEGREES; SLICED TOMATOES, 54 DEGREES; PIZZA, 55 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 23 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 3 LBS/$10 OF CREAM IN THE BAR REACH IN COOLER AT 46 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED THE ICE NOT PROTECTED IN THE UPPER ICE MAKING COMPARTMENT IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED YELLOW-ISH SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMUATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE AND TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN THE RESERVOIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING OR TO PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM TO PROTECT FOOD STORAGE WHERE EXPOSED LINES CROSS ABOVE. OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE LEFT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOES NOT MAKE A SEAL WITH THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GASKET/DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES TIGHTLY.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
14. ComplaintJan 29, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP INSIDE DEEP FRYER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 27, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT OF ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT (NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD/COVER PIPES OR TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE SANDWICH COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS END TO END WITH CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
16. CanvassFeb 25, 2015

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BELOW THE GRILL AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1441242 DATED 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED: "V33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT." AND "V38-ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT BOTH AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT OF ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT (NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD/COVER PIPES OR TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE SANDWICH COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE SODA GUN HOLDERS/DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND BOXES OF SODA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS END TO END WITH CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE TIMED FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM SINKS NOT STAYING ON WITHOUT BEING HELD DOWN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO THE WATER FLOWS FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
17. CanvassJun 9, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARETION AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER IN 2ND FLOOR BAR.
18. ComplaintJun 10, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
19. CanvassFeb 27, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND SMALL LEAK AT CEILING MAIN KITCHEN.
20. CanvassSep 20, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST ALWAYS DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTTOM RACK SHELVING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND AT THE WALL NEXT TO POP COOLER AT THE DISPACTH AREA. MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT THE BACK ENTRANCE LEADING TO BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
21. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 17, 2011

    0 infractions

22. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 16, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STILL OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SIK, AND ALSO EACH COMPARTMENT HAS A CRACK WICH WATER IS LEAKING FROM COMPARTMENT(NEW VIOLATION).NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. 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. NEED TO REPAIR REAR OUTSIDE BACK DOOR.ALSO FRONT DOOR,BOTH BOTTOM PART
    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP)
23. ComplaintMar 15, 2011

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 97.1F,COOKED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 61.7F, COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 50F,ALL THREE PRODUDUCTS WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER(COOLER TEMPERATURE 41F);FOUND 12 FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 52.8F; ALSO FOUND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 50F, AND PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 45.6F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(IN MAIN KITCHEN),COOLER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40.2F.ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 38,VALUE $51.INFORMATION GIVEN AND SHOWED HOW TO DO COOLING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72091
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE,ALSO SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS WASTE IN IT.WATER INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER .ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPE CAP AT SEWAGE WATER PIPE,NEXT TO WALK-IN COOER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.STRONG FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT.CRITICAL VIOLATION :7-38-030 HOOOO72091-12
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. LABEL AND DATE FOOD THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS(CHEESE CAKE,RICE PUDDING ETC)WITH FOOD INGREDIENT .
    • 32. 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. IF STOCK IS STORED UNDER SEWAGE WATER PIPE,MUST RELOCATE STORAGE.NEED TO REPAIR REAR OUTSIDE BACK DOOR.
    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP)
    • 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. REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD,ALSO PROVIDE IT WERE IS MISSING.
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE A PLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REROUTE POP LINE FROM INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO A FLOOR DRAIN.REPAIR LEAKING FROM UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE COMPLETE ENCLOSED.
24. CanvassJul 22, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 44-50F, RAW CHICKEN AT 44-49F, RAW SHRIMP AT 46.7F, AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 44-48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 32. 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. IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACE USED TO SPREAD BUTTER IN THE PANS. OBSERVED A SPONGE USED TO SPREAD THE BUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE A NONPOROUS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FOR THE BUTTER.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PIZZA OVENS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH 1ST FLOOR RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES AT BOTH BARS FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS FROM THE DISHMACHINE.