Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave.
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave. 40 times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 35 times across the record.
Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave. scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 3, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 66.7F-69.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILILTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK, YELLOWISH AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:00AM TO 11:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 11:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER SERGIO LOPEZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DUE TO IT EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 16, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER LEAKING AND SPLASHING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN UTILITY AREA TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 9, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER LEAKING AND SPLASHING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN UTILITY AREA TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC.).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Apr 8, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (GRILLED CHICKEN, MILK ETC.) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN CORNER BEHIND PREP COOLER, ADJACENT, AND ON WALL NEAR BASEMENT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BY PIZZA OVEN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES TRHOUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC.).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Mar 20, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD ROACHES IN TRAPS LOCATED BEHIND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT, A COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE WALL ABOVE THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO FOOD WAS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF INPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR AND PIZZA DOUGH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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90
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKRAOCHES ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569709 ON 1/13/23 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE BOTH PIZZA OVENS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, AND THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVENS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED DRYWALL BENEATH THE SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE DRYWALL WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE OR PAINT THE DRYWALL SO THE WALLS CAN BE CLEANED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE BASEMENT (DEEP FRYER).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 13, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE BOTH PIZZA OVENS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Jan 19, 2022
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR POT/PAN DRY STORAGE RACKS AND REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE ATTACHED TO THE CEILING AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS ALL AROUND THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENTN SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531569 DATED 9/17/2021: #60 "UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531569 DATED 9/17/2021: #10 " OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED." #60 "UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS IN CLAMSHELL BOXES SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 17, 2021
Complaint
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2510270 DATED 5/25/2021:#10 " OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE" #51 " UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA AND CHICKEN WINGS WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER HAYLEY HOEFFLEUR ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 2:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS IN CLAMSHELL BOXES SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 25, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEP AT DOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND TORN DOOR SWEEP ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NEAR DISHES AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY FITTING TO DOOR FRAME AT TOP AND BOTTOM. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANTIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
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Apr 29, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
37
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, BURGERS) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORTITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 27, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500463 DATED 04/20/2021 NOT CORRECTED:#25 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INFORMING CUSTOMERS OF UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. #38 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. #55 REPLACE CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
59
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 22, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2346120 DATED 11/21/19 NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. #55-REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT.
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INFORMING CUSTOMERS OF UNDERCOOKED BURGER ITEMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETER NEAR DOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 20, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
52
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK AND NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER HAND WASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES SOAKING INSIDE HAND SINK BASIN. ITEMS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INFORMING CUSTOMERS OF UNDERCOOKED BURGER ITEMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2346120 DATED 11/21/19 NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. #55-REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11/21/19 INSPECTION NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO TEH PUBLIC. SUMMARY REPORT CONCEALED BENEATH ANOTHER PIECE OF PAPER. NEW SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
61
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWEL AT MEN'S RESTROOM HANDSINK AND NO PAPERTOWEL AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. PRIORTITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETER NEAR DOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL, ETC).
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLORED AND ROUGH CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PIZZA COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 48.4F, CHICKEN AT 54.1F, SAUSAGE AT 54.3F, AND HAM AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $250. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 155.8F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 26, 2018
Recent Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TCS FOODS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS: CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.2F, PIZZA SAUSAGE AT 51.3F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS (CORRECTED ON SITE). TOTAL VALUE $300.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) STORED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATTION ISSUED
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR RAECH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Sep 20, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TCS FOODS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS: CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.2F, PIZZA SAUSAGE AT 51.3F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS (CORRECTED ON SITE). TOTAL VALUE $300.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) STORED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATTION ISSUED
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR RAECH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 15, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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95
Oct 3, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Sep 25, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX THE 3 COMPT SINK. DOUGS DRAINAGE COMPANY. DOUG THE PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE ICE MAKER IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING AND TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE SMALL OFFICE WHERE THEY DO PAPER WORKS APPROXIMATELY OVER 40 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE LID ALL THE TIMES WITHOUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MANAGER AMANDA ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:00PM DURING INSPECTION.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD IN THE NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE OF THE FAUCET INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWL SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OVER 25 TOTAL ON THE STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL REMOVE GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed exposed hand sink in prep area without soap. Dispenser was removed because in disrepair. Instructed hand sink must always be stocked with soap, paper towels, and hot/cold water and easily accessible. Operator provided counter soap dispenser during inspection. critical violation. 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found prepackaged salads without labels. Instruct all prepackaged foods must have label and date. Corrected during inspection.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Many cracks in baseboards throughout dining room and kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found broken floor tiles near front door. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found small crack in the wall near pizza oven. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls throughout dining room, kitchen and basement.
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Aug 31, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED, DAMAGED, MISSING PLASTIC DOOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON KITCHEN BOX FREEZER LID AND LID CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PIZZA DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 105.5F AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PIZZA TEMPERATURE. PIZZA IN UNIT FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 84.7F TO 95.4F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL UNIT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS PIZZA IN FRONT DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 84.7F AND 95.4F. SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 93.7F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 95.3F. ALL PIZZA DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: ALL THREE TOILETS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT UNABLE TO FLUSH. 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS HAVE BACK-UP SEWAGE AND WATER WHEN FLUSHED. BASEMENT TOILET DOESN'T HAVE A HANDLE TO FLUSH BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR LEADING ONTO MILWAUKEE AVE. AND BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOUND NOT RODENT PROOFED OR PROPERLY SEALED/TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND SCREEN TORN WITH OPEN HOLES. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND SEAL ALL SCREEN HOLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-3-14 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED: #38-NOTED DIPPER WELL WITHOUT RUNNING WATER AT GELATO DISPLAY FREEZER AND OBSERVED SCOOP STORED IN PAPER CUP OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER IN THE DIPPER WELL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED, DAMAGED, MISSING PLASTIC DOOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON KITCHEN BOX FREEZER LID AND LID CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DIPPER WELL WITHOUT RUNNING WATER AT GELATO DISPLAY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.-----------MUST EXTEND DRAIN LINE FROM AIR CONDITIONER LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, PIZZA, SALADS, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY IF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA OR LEVEL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE WALL TILES AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.--------MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR GELATO DISPLAY/SERVICE FREEZER IN FRONT SERVICE LINE.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THUR-OUT PREMISES.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BACK STORAGE AREA AND UNBREAKABLE BULBS, FRONT PREP AREA.
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90
Apr 22, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA LIGHTS ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CUP OF STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR PROPER SCOOP STORAGE.
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Apr 12, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SAUSAGE/PEPPERONI PIZZA 81.1F, SAUSAGE/MUSHROOM PIZZA 83.1F, PEPPERONI PIZZA 94.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. PIZZAS DISCARDED. APPROXIAMATE WEIGHT: 10#S, VALUE: $100. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE OR APPLY COOLING METHOD.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/28/12 (REPORT #1194212) AND 4/9/12 (REPORT #1194224) NOT CORRECTED: #30-FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED IN COOLERS. #35-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA SHALL BE REPLACED. #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. SHALL BE PROVIDED. #38-MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST FAN TO BASEMENT BATHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION, REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT BATHROOM.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS INSIDE PIZZA DISPLAY CASE AND IN REAR PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE OR AT UTILITY SINK (THREADED FAUCET WITH HOSE ON REEL NEXT TO SINK). MUST INSTALL SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SIGHTED SLICER IN BASEMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. MUST REMOVE SLICER FROM BASEMENT WHICH IS NOT APPROVED AS A FOOD PREP AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FROZEN DESSERT SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CUP OF STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR PROPER SCOOP STORAGE.
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Apr 9, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area shall be replaced).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Mar 28, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door, also found/observed rear kitchen exit door had 1/4 inch on bottom of door.Citation#H000072749 issued.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), damaged/broken floor tiles in rear storage area(1st floor)shall be replaced.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, exposed wood, in rear storage areas(1st floor, bsmt.)shall be repaired/sealed, damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in cooler, diplay cooler, shall be provided/replaced.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers need cleaning, must provide exhaust fan to bsmt bathroom.
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Feb 18, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. FOUND NO SOAP IN MEN'S TOILET AND NO PAPER TOWEL IN HANDSINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL;INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES
27
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP IN ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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 COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTS IN LADIES TOILET MUST BE FIXED
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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 COOLER FRONT AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave. on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 40 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 35 times, more than any other issue at Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave..
Has Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave. have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria on Milwaukee Ave. is inspected around three times per year on average.
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