Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2019
55
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd's record stops at Nov 13, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to 10 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 12 times.
Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL, PEELING CEILING AND SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR RECEIVING/PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS IN PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CLOGGED FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(MEATBALLS(180.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR LIQUOR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM, 20 FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS, 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND FLOOR UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL, PEELING CEILING AND SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR RECEIVING/PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS IN PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CLOGGED FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 4, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS AT IMPROPER SANITATION CONCENTRATION. QUATENARY IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT LESS THAN 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE QUATENARY TO 150 PPM - 400 PPM QUATENARY, IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE NOW WASH RINSED AND SANITIZED IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES, OBSERVED OIL AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL IN DISH WASHING AREAS, OBSERVED SOIL IN GASKET OF REACH IN FRIDGES,OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2017
License
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITHOUT COVERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE CHEMICAL ROOM. 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: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMAPARTMENT IN REAR PREP AREA . MUST REAPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink , and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. walk in cooler door gaskets in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler had peeling paint/exposed concrete , shall be repaired/sealed.
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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 by 3 compartment in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found thermometer on outside of 4 door reach in cooler in disrepair. Must provide thermometers conspicuously inside refrigeration, or repair outside thermometer.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the upper portion of reach in pizza dough cooler: 14lbs of sausage found between 47.3F- 51.1F; and 6lbs of mozzarella cheese @ 46.7F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all cold, potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less (and hot foods held at 140F or higher) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found prepackaged deserts without proper label. Instructed to label all prepackaged items with business name, address, list of ingredients and date (if potentially hazardous. Must also date all other prepped potentially hazardous foods (portioned pastas, chicken, etc) and bulk food items labeled with name. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found area behind fryers and broasters with excessive grease build up. Found lower interior of fryers with excessive grease build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize all.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found worn floors in rear dry storage area, with many cracks and crevices. Instructed to seal or paint floor throughout area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found water leaking (on to floor) from pipes inside front closet, in hallway leading to kitchen area. Must repair leak and maintain. Found broken (cold) water handle on rear 1 compartment sink in rear kitchen area. Must repair and maintain.
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Sep 25, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER WITH INSULATION SHOWING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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86
Sep 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CRAB CAKES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 44.1F AND CRAB CAKES AT 46.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 43.5F, HAMBURGERS AT 43.3F, AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 185# OF FOOD WORTH $325. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER WITH INSULATION SHOWING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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78
Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIZZA CUTTING BOARD AND THE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD BOTH WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP IN THE FRYER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE SALAD PREP STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2014
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 APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PUMP/WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND ANY PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIZZA CUTTING BOARD AND THE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD BOTH WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP IN THE FRYER VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE SALAD PREP STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 26, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sin in salad prep are missing caulk, shall be provided. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving, racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Cooler shelving/racks in prep area coolers need cleaning(detailed), rear storage room shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving, cabinet drawers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in walk in cooler kitchen areas had peeling paint, shall be repaired, damaged, broken floor tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be repaired/replaced. Floors under heavy equipment cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, rear storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceiling in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in rear kitchen, walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area shall be provided/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers and kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning. exposed hand had leaking pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.
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74
Feb 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SANDWICHES,TOUCHING GARBAGE CAN LIDS,WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON THEN RETURNED TO PREPARE FOODS)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BENEATH SHELVINGS AT REAR STORAGE WAREHOUSE,INSIDE THE REAR EQUIPMENT ROOM,WEST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX. 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALSO MISSING A PEST CONTROL MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM,SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT DEEP CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF PIZZA PREP WORK TABLES,CARROT PEELER ON WALL ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WAREHOUSE ARE DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE TOOL ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Oct 10, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON COOKING LINE BADLY STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN COOLERS NEEDS REPLACED OR RESEALED, AND MUST RESTRICT USING CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE SERVICE LINE AREA IN KITCHEN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REPAIR BROKEN BRICK TILE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OF LIQUOR STORAGE AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE ON ALL HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS
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Oct 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2011
Tag Removal
8 minor violations.
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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: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Oct 6, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED.FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. ALSO OBSERVED SOME FOODS UNCOVERED IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER STORED ON SHELF BENEATH DUSTY FAN COVERS.MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE LAUNDRY ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS CLUTTERED TOOL ROOM,REAR STORAGE ROOM,LIQUOR ROOM. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS USED FOR LINERS AT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DDRAINS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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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 SHIELD MISSING AT REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE.
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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.REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR LINES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE TOOL ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 REPAIR SENSOR KNOB ON PAPER NAPKIN AT PREP AREA,AND DAMAGED GASKET ON PIZZA WARMER UNIT DOOR.
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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. CLEAN OUTER WALLS OF PIZZA WARMER EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE PIZZA OVEN HOOD LINE WITH DUSTS,AND CHEF REACH IN COOLER DRAWER BOTTOMS WITH SPILLS.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd on file is from Nov 13, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd.
Has Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Father & Son Pizzeria Ltd means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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