Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
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Score
Public records show 28 inspections at Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE IN USE UTENSILS SUCH AS CUPS, SCOOPS, AND KNIVES STORED WITH HANDLES OF UTENSILS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE BINS IN THE DOUGH PREP AREA ON THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL UTENSILS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS REUSED FOR STORAGE IN FRREZERS. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO ELMINATE THE RE USE OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET OF TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE DOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TORN/DAMAGED GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK GASKET/LINING ON TOP OF BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TORN LINING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE STANDING FREEZER IN DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON INTERIOR SHELVES, ESPECIALLY BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING IN THE CENTER OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Apr 16, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, BEHIND UNUSED EQUIMPENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON NORTHEAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2591716 ON 03/27/2024. #10. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, BEHIND UNUSED EQUIMPENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON NORTHEAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR FRONT PIZZA COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F INSIDE THE UNIT. COOLER WAS USED TO STORED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER THAT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGERS AT 48.7F, PESTO SAUCE AT 54.4F AND HAM AT 53.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $56. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 81.6F ALSO OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 81.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT LEAST 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS NOTHER HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) A 2-DAY NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA OF FACILITY WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOK FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG CERTIFICATES FOR THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON NORTHEAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING, BEHIND UNUSED EQUIMPENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 NO HANDWASHING SINK WAS INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. ALSO, NO HANDWASHING WAS INSTALLED AT THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED: PANINI MAKER UNIT, BLENDER, MEAT SLICER, MIXER, AND PREP TABLES WERE ALL LOCATED IN MENTIONED AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED EXTENSION REQUEST ON 11-15-22, APPROVED BY PUBLIC HEALTH FOR WORK TO BE DONE ON 1-16-2023
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE GRASE TRAP UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED 3 ADULTS AND 3 BABY LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER(AT HINGES AND RUBBER GASKET). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD: 1/2 LB OF CHOPPED OLIVE;1/2LB CHOPPED CANADIAN BACON; 1LB OF CHUNKS PINEAPPLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED UNIT. AND 1/2LB OF GIARDINIERA.TOTAL COST 25 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK WAS INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. ALSO, NO HANDWASHING WAS INSTALLED AT THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED: PANINI MAKER UNIT, BLENDER, MEAT SLICER, MIXER, AND PREP TABLES WERE ALL LOCATED IN MENTIONED AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS TO RECEPTACLE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SODA SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR MIXED WITH SODA SYRUP LEAKING FROM SAID BOXES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE THE LEAKING SODA BOX
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOOD SPATULAS ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD, ALSO COOKING/SERVING HANGED AT THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL(SAME MENTIONED AREA). REMOVE/RELOCATE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS(HOLES) UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, REAIRED WITH RAW WOOD, WHICH PRESENTLY PANELS ARE BROKEN, FILTHY WITH GRIME AND GREASE, NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND REMOVE SAID WOOD. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO, FLOOR CEMENT/TILE IS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE SAME AREA, REPLACE
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Apr 29, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED BASEMENT BAR WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND BASEMENT BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS, CEILING, AND SHELVES ABOVE FRYOLATORS AND ABOVE COOKING AREAS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEGREASE AND PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK ON SITE. A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED FOR ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER MADE OF RAW WOOD. RAW WOOD FLOOR MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYOLATOR WITHOUT HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST INSTALL SUFFICIENT HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM TO PREVENT GREASE FROM ACCUMLATING ON WALLS AND CEILING.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED IN DISHWASHING MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT BAR WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND BASEMENT BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS, CEILING, AND SHELVES ABOVE FRYOLATORS AND ABOVE COOKING AREAS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DECREASE AND PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK ON SITE. A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED FOR ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER MADE OF RAW WOOD. RAW WOOD FLOOR MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYOLATOR WITHOUT HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST INSTALL SUFFICIENT HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM TO PREVENT GREASE FROM ACCUMULATING ON WALLS AND CEILING.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 19, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 5, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 28, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE PRESENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED, 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: OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON MAIN LEVEL, AND 9 LIVE ROACHES IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND LIQUOR BOTTLES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2064909, DATED 6/23/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #32; MUST STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #38; MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS AND BUGS FROM SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S AT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS, AND IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS, OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SMALL REAR OFFICE ON MAIN FLOOR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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61
Jun 23, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA, AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM SAID COOLER. REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER,MUST STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS (CORNERS), THROUGHOUT BASEMENT SEATING AND STORAGE AREAS, IN OFFICE IN BASEMENT. BEHIND BARS ON ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA. REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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82
Jun 16, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; PASTA, PIZZA, PORK, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1937402, DATED 6/23/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #40; OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA, AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM SAID COOLER. REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AND REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN SAID COOLER. MUST STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, 2-DOOR BERG FREEZER AND MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS (CORNERS), THROUGHOUT BASEMENT SEATING AND STORAGE AREAS, IN OFFICE IN BASEMENT. BEHIND BARS ON ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN SEATING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA. REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT SEATING AREA AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OR ORGANIZE ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, IN BASEMENT, AND IN PAINT CLOSET IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6: OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND REMOVE/DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND/OR COOKING FOOD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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58
Jun 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE BAR HANDSINK AND AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINK. NOTED HOT WATER AT 71.8 DEGREES AT THE BAR HANDSINK AND HOT WATER AT 71.2 DEGREES AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WARM OR TEMPERED WATER OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE CONDENSER OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO DECLOG THE DRAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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74
Jun 29, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON PIZZA COOLER. REPLACE AND MAITNAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN SODA GUN HOLDERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR DISH MACHINE LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED DOUGH MACHINE UNDER COUNTER IN KITHCEN. MUST REMOVE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BAR. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS TO REDUCE INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE AND ALLOW PEST CONTROL ACCESS.
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67
Apr 16, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN ONE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PIZZA COOLER,CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. STAINED CEILING TILES IN ONE OF THE WASHROOM FOR THE CUSTOMER, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT, AND MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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82
Apr 14, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as cheese pizza, Italian beef, meatballs, Instructed manager that certified food manager must be on site all the times while serving and preparing potentially hazardous foods. Citation issued serious 7-38-012. Manager Jorge Ramirez arrived on site during inspection.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1199191 dated 11/14/13. #33-Interior ice machine upper water reservoir dirty. Must clean. Citation issued serious 7-42-090. Instructed not to use the ice machine UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN ONE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PIZZA COOLER,CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR IN THE FIRST FLOOR. UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN ONE OF THE TWO WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. STAINED CEILING TILES IN ONE OF THE WASHROOM FOR THE CUSTOMER, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT, AND MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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70
Nov 14, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND CUSTOMERS BEING SERVED FOOD AT BAR. NO SOAP AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN WALL AND PLUMBING PIPING IN REAR PREP AREA.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD CYCINDERS AS PROPS FOR SHELVING AT PIZZA PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING TILES: ON RIGHT SIDE AT PIZZA PREP, ON NORTH WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE. SAME WALL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN ALL. MISSING CEILING TILES, WATER DAMAGED TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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64
Mar 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 COFFEE MACHINES.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY AT BAR AREAS.
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90
Apr 25, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER AREA.
34
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL TILE FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT CLOSET. REPAIR THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET AND THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA.
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86
Apr 4, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 4-1-11.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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74
Apr 1, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 6LBS SAUSAGE AND SPINACH PIZZA FOUND AT 105.8F AND 104.9F IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. UNIT TEMPERATURE WAS SET TO HOLD AT 130F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND UNIT TEMPERATURE INCREASED. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS BLUE CHEESE AND FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 48.2F AND 46.2F HELD IN REAR "PEPSI" COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. THE ABOVE MENTIONED "PEPSI" COOLER FOUND AT 52.7F WITH CHEESE INSIDE AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL ICE MACHINE WHERE WATER RESERVOIR MAKES ICE FOUND WITH BLACK, SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER AND ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX AT THE ABOVE NUMBER FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION FROM ANOTHER LOCATION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND ALL BULK FOODS LABELED.
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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 NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON DOOR OF PIZZA HOT HOLD UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOOD SLICER ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED ON FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP UNDER SHELVING AND FRONT COOLER. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT BAR AND IN ICE MACHINE ROOM THROUGHOUT WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OPEN SEAM IN SIDE WALL OF PIZZA OVEN. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AT REAR DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN. DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. WALL AT ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. WALL VENT IN REAR PREP WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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61
Aug 4, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA, MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 15, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PIZZA PREP COOLER FOUND AT 54.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS SPINACH/CHEESE BLEND AT 56.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL @ 312-746-5426.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. SPINACH/CHEESE BLEND @ 56.3 & 49.8F, HAM @ 45.5, BEEF @46.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #154290 ON 2-25-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA PREP AREA PEELING, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD, OPEN CREVICES, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR & MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE OR SHIELD LIGHTS.#37-MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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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. DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 1ST FLR. BAR, MUST CLEAN. TOP OF DISH MACHINE, METAL SHELVING AT DISH MACHINE FOUND DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE OR CARDBOARD FOR LINER OF SHELVING. METAL SHELVING ABOVE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AREAS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND 1ST FLR. BAR, UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP, ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE AND BEHIND HALLWAY STORAGE SHELVING.
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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. WALL WINDOW FRAME AT PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH LARGE OPEN CREVICES, MUST SEAL. WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AREA, SPRAY ARM, GREASE TRAP, EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH MOLD AND DIRT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL AT DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST REMOVE. CRACKED WALL TILE AT REAR PREP TABLE, MUST REPLACE. WALL VENT AT FLOOR MIXER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, MUST CLEAN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA, MUST REPLACE. WALL CAULKING AT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS/CREVICES, MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. DEEP FRYER MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 5, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER PIZZA PREP AREA PEELING, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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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.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN ON UPPER METAL PANEL. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ALL ICE DISCARDED.
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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: 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 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 T0 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. 2 TO 3 BEHIND FIRST FLOOR BAR, 2 TO 3 ALONG BASEBOARDS AT FRONT COUNTER AND AT REAR SALAD COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DISH MACHINE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE, ENCRUSTED DIRT AND GRIME, MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVED: UNDER BOTH BARS, ALONG BASEBOARD IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY, UNDER SLICER PREP TABLE. PLASTIC TILE FLOORING BEHIND PIZZA PREP FRONT COUNTER PEELING, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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.HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM, MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. METAL WALL/SIDING OF PIZZA OVEN WITH LARGE OPEN CRACK/CREVICE MUST SEAL/REPAIR AND REMOVE NON-CLEANABLE DUCT TAPE.
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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.LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNUSED FURNITURE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd.
Has Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bacino's of Lincoln Park Ltd is inspected around two times per year on average.
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