TNT PIZZA & BEEF
601 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
TNT PIZZA & BEEF has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 16, 2023, found no infractions.
1 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 1, 2022. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 14, 2023. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 5, 2021. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 5, 2021. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 14, 2019. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
19 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED DIRTY VENTILATION COVERS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION FRAMEWORK AND FILTERS. INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTER FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEXT TO SINK IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER PIZZA OVEN,SOME DAMAGED FLOORING NEAR PICK UP WINDOW.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Complaint Re-Inspection
13 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED BACK EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DEEP FRYERS, COOKING PANS, ETC ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST AND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED 2 HEAT VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs)
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint
21 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED ( COOKED CHICKEN, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, COOKED HAM ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR GLASS REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SUCH AS BREAD CRUMBS STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT IDENTIFYING NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS TOILET ROOM, STORAGE AREA, AND BACK DISH WASHING AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED BCK EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED NO WIPING CLOTHS WITH SANITATION SOLUTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA USED AS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE SHELF ABOVE HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS DEEP FRYERS, COOKING PANS, ETC ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST AND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED 2 HEAT VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED 2 LIGHTED CEILING FANS IN THE DINING AREA WITHOUT LIGHT BULB COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA; ON STORAGE RACKS, IN CORNERS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL ON PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST DETAIL DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES ON, GRILL, MICROWAVE OVEN, PANINI PRESS, SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN MAIN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (CORNERS), UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP AND REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND TOILET ROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND PREP AREA, AND AROUND PIZZA OVEN. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD/FILTERS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT, AND CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPAIR WALL BASE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO GRILL.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSE HAND SINK ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, FOUL SEWAGE SMELL WAS EVIDENT FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER WAS RUNNING.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREP TABLE, PAPERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ELSEWHERE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PROHIBIT RODENT HARBORAGE.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- NOTED FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT AT FLOOR AT THE BASE OF THE WALL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALL AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASHED NEEDS CLEANING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT HOT LINE AREA AND DRAIN LEAKING AT WASHBOWL BOTH NEED REPAIR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- CLUTTER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED OR REORGANIZED SO AS TO NOT BE A HIDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- FOOD HANDLER BEHIND LINE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLER TO GET ON HAIR RESTRAINT ON AND FOODHANDLER COMPLIED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AROUND/BEHIND GRILL AND AT REAR. REMOVE POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR INTERIOR UPRIGHT LIGHT IN REAR 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FOUND FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA DIRTY, ALSO THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND GREASE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED THE RESTROOM VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO PAINT THE NEW DRYWALL CEILING OVER THE PREP TABLE, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT BY WINDOW.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDER THE PANINI MACHINE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE, AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED FAN GUARD COVERS IN 2 DOOR COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED REAR PIZZA COOLING RACK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN BASEMENT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA CEILING FANS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD DUSTY OVER THE CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FREEZER FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- REMOVE AREAS OF POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. KNIFE RACK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE DRAWERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SAME.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT TIGHTLY FITTED AGAINST WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 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. SEAL OPENING IN FLOORS AROUND PIPES/1ST FLOOR.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN REAR PZZA PREP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 36 DARK,BLACK RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FLOOR AREAS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND REAR BASEMENT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT ALL AREAS, UPPER,SIDES,BOTTOM,APPROX 1-2 INCH AREAS OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
- 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.SEAL OPENING IN FLOORS AROUND PIPES ON 1ST FLOOR.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN PIZZA PREP.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED FOODS PREPPED/COOKED-CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF,ETC NO LABEL/DATED,MUST LABEL/DATE.
- 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. observed threshold at front door loose in poor repair,must replace.
- 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.LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, MUST REPAIR.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATED PREP TABBLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNUSED DEEP FRYER, SIDES, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. SEAL CRACK IN FLOOR IN WASHROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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