CHICAGO'S PIZZA

4520 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

23 inspections

CanvassApr 2, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
CanvassSep 20, 2024
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUST ON SHHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ComplaintAug 22, 2023
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF PREP COOLER #3.
CanvassJan 19, 2023
4 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 45-48F INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES FROM THE WALL BENEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2355894 ON 12/24/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 27, 2021
6 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED SEVERAL TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER ALONG COOK LINE OPPOSITE GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED SAME SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDER HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2356081 DATED 1/2/2020: #58 "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  - OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2545806 DATED 12/17/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassDec 17, 2021
7 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIURS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED SEVERAL TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER ALONG COOK LINE OPPOSITE GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED SAME SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDER HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2356081 DATED 1/2/2020: #58 "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassJan 2, 2020
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14(O) -OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - 3-501.17- OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD ,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
CanvassDec 24, 2019
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 4, 2018
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED AROUND THE STOVE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE EAST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassDec 27, 2017
4 infractions
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM. FINAL RINSE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0.0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM. ECO LAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. NOW IT'S REACHING 100PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1982949 DATED 2/9/17. #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE, MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL. #32-HANDLE OF THE PREP COOLER WITH HAM AND ITALIAN BEEF BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED AROUND THE STOVE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE EAST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassFeb 9, 2017
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR SALE, MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED ON THE LABEL. ALSO ALL INDIVIDUAL CONDIMENTS MUST HAVE A LABEL.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. HANDLE OF THE PREP COOLER WITH HAM AND ITALIAN BEEF BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
CanvassMar 1, 2016
2 infractions
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassAug 28, 2015
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA DISPENSING ICE CHUTE IN THE DINING ROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
CanvassNov 21, 2014
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT TOP/COVER OF GREASE BOX WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.-------ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
CanvassJun 17, 2014
4 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER #6 (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.4F). NOTED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.8F, 47.8F, BARBECUE CHICKEN AT 48.9F, 48.2F, REFRIED BEANS AT 48.7F, SLICED HAM AT 48.5F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.8F, 48.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $60.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPER FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). NOTED WATER POOLING AT THE SAID FLOOR DRAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA.---------LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PIZZA DOUGH/SAUCE WALK-IN COOLER (REAR OUTSIDE AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
Short Form ComplaintJan 30, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassDec 26, 2013
1 infraction
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NEED TO PROVIDE WORKING REFRIGERTION AND STEM THERMOMETERS.
CanvassApr 29, 2013
1 infraction
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER UNIT, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, GROUND 1/4# OF GROUND BEEF AT 57 F, 1# GOAT CHEEZE AT 54F, ANCHOVIES 1/4# AT 54F, 1 1/2# OF GIARDINERA AT 54F, ECT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. FOOD DISCARDED; APPROXIAMENT WEIGHT 20IBS; VALUE AT $20.00. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OF BELOW.
ComplaintNov 14, 2012
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor prep area need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt prep area by dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Tag RemovalJun 13, 2011
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
CanvassJun 1, 2011
5 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.5F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; TECHNICIAN CAME AND FIXED THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW; BEFORE END OF INSPECTION ,TECHNICIAN SAID PARTS IS NEEDED TO FIX COOLER,TAG COOLER NOT TO BE USED,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
- 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 CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,CHEESE 47.6 ,2 LBS;RAW CALAMARE 3 LBS 47.3F,COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,4 LBS 46.4F,CALAMARE SAUCE,THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING,FRENCH DRESSING,SALAD DRESSING FROM 46.7F -53.3F , 6 PKGS OF CHICKEN SALAD 45.5F ;TOTAL$100.00,10LBS; MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD,INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AND ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
- 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. ATTACHED EQUIPMENT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND IN 2 WALK IN COOLERS
CanvassDec 6, 2010
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Interior ice machine panel, utensils and three compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floor in basement along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Ceiling in basement not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes.
CanvassMay 12, 2010
8 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - No certified food manager on premises when serving and preparating potentially hazardous foods. Meatballs at 150.9F on steamtable and raw chicken in walk in cooler at 42.0F. Instructed that certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Manager on premises at time of inspection does not have original city of Chicago certificate on premises or posted at this time and no letter of vertication of being enrolled in school. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - Dish machine not provided with chemical test kits. Low temp dish machine in basement not provided with test strips for chlorine sanitzer. Establishment not able to properly test chemical ppm of dish machine sanitizer for equipment and utensils. Instructed to provide chemical test strips for dish machine. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Storage shelves for containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floors in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Wall in rear not sealed or maintained. Instructed to repaint and seal all openings around pipes.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - Thermometer not proviided for dessert cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer inside all collers visible.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructed to remove doors or proper store away from wall and 6 inches off floor.