Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
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Score
Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta has been inspected 22 times since 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 22 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS SURROUNDING 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (KEYS, PHONES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD/EQUIPMENT SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LEAKING AT PIZZA PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Aug 19, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 1, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR AND WALL NEAR GREASE WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING TILE NEAR BASEMENT EXTERIOR DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 22, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BEHIND PREP TABLES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE CORNER NEAR CABINET WHERE TOOLS ARE STORED, AND BEHIND AND ALONGSIDE WHITE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING TILE NEAR BASEMENT EXTERIOR DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR AND WALL NEAR GREASE WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (JACKETS, BACKPACKS, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED WITH BEVERAGE CANS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FIRST FLOOR REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER, GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 5, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WHEEL BASES),PREP TABLES,DOUGH FOOD STORAGE BINS,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1ST FL. 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TRIM NEAR DOUGH MACHINE IN 1ST FL. PIZZA PREP AREA,OPENING IN UPPER WALL NEAR BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER OVER FOOD SHELVING UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2022
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LOWER SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WHEEL BASES),PREP TABLES,DOUGH FOOD STORAGE BINS,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS WITHOUT LIDS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 22 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE ENTER INTO PREP AREA WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON PICKED UP A WET TOWEL FROM CUTTING BOARD AND WIPED GLOVED HANDS AND THEN GOT A PIECE OF BREAD FROM CONTAINER AND WRAPPING PAPER WITH OUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS AND MALE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING AND PLACED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION 2- BOWLS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BOUGHT BOWLS TO PREP STATION WIPED THEM DOWN WITH A TOWEL AND GRABBED CHICKEN TENDERS FROM PREP COOLER AND PLACED IN FRYER BASKET WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER WASHING DISHES AT SINK.SPOKE WITH MANAGER ABOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGING ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND ON FOOD BOXES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA POKER AND SPATULAR ON TOP AND INSIDE OF GARBAGE CANS NEAR PIZZA OVEN. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AND SANITIZED. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WIPING PLASTIC GLOVES WITH A WET TOWEL.MANAGER HAD HER TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LOWER SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WHEEL BASES),PREP TABLES,DOUGH FOOD STORAGE BINS,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DRAINLINE UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE,LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS WITHOUT LIDS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED MALE BARTENDER STANDING AT BAR AND 3- CUSTOMERS (MALE & FEMALE)THAT CAME IN FROM OUTSIDE LOOKED AROUND AND THEN SAT AT THE BAR WITHOUT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.FACE COVERINGS WERE PUT ON DURING INSPECTION.(CITATION ISSUED 2-112-340)
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS IN A PUBLIC PLACE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(WARNING)
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Sep 14, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 7, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
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86
Nov 12, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AND BASMENT LIQUOR ROOM NOT CLEAN, OIL AND BEVERAGE SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING MASKS. INSTD TO WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES FOR THE DURATION OF A SHIFT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS: UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 48.6F; BEEF @ 45.7F; HOT DOGS @ 46.8F; COOKED ASSORTED PASTAS @ 46.9F - 50.9F; CHICKEN WINGS @ 45.5F - 47.1F; AND SLICED TOMATOES @ 44.6F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (IN REFRIGERATION). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 57LBS OF DENATURED FOODS. MANAGER ESTIMATES TOTAL VALUE TO BE $ 145. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING OF ALL TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED, TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE, NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM THE PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET TIMERS INCORRECTLY SET ON RIGHT WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS AND LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN LADIES RESTROOMS ON MAIN FLOOR. MUST SET ALL METERED FAUCETS TO A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS OF CONTINUOUS WATER FLOW FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL POROUS MATERIALS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (WITH SAUCE AND FRIES IN THEM) TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL CONTAINERS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS/UTENSILS. OBSERVED CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXER AND ALSO DOUGH MACHINE) IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN, APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,SLICER, #10 CAN OPENER, AND POTATO CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WALL BEHIND SLICER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND REPLACE CAULK BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SAME AREA AS ABOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 200 PPM OF QUAT SANITIZER.
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Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL TILES IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE CARRYOUT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGGS. 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 SALAD COOLER AND PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 45-52F, EGGS AT 48.4F, BLUE CHEESE AT 49F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 61.3F, SAUSAGE AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW SAUSAGE WITH GLOVES ON, TAKE THE GLOVES OFF AND RINSE AND DRY THEIR HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROCEED TO PREPARE FOOD AFTER PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. THIS WAS DONE TWO TIMES DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND HALLWAY BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REAR EXIT DOORS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547439 ON 9/9/15 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - BLACK CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING IN LIGHT COLOR IN SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. WALL TILES IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE CARRYOUT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL.
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Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED COVER AT ITALIAN ICE FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. BLACK CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING IN LIGHT COLOR IN SAME AREA.
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Sep 2, 2015
Routine
5 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: THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: REAR DOUBLE RECEIVING DOORS WITH APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND INBETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM THRESHOLD LOOSE, AND DOORS RUSTED AT BOTTOM. DRIVER ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM CORNER AND RUSTED FRAME OF SAME. BAR EXIT DOOR (EAST) WITH APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM. RAT DROPPINGS (2) NOTED IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT OF LOCKED STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOLE IN WALL NOTED. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA WITH DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND NO EXPOSED GARBAGE. ALSO EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED COVER AT ITALIAN ICE FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, SPIDERWEBS, DEAD INSECTS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. BLACK CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING IN LIGHT COLOR IN SAME AREA.
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78
Jul 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER ON 2DN FLOOR WITH HEAVY RUST BUILDUP. RESTORE BOTTOM OF COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN HANDSINK AND INSTALLED DIPPER WELL ATTACHED TO HANDSINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REACH IN BEER COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REPAIR LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING
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82
Jul 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING BURGERS, SAUSAGE PIZZA AND CHICKEN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10/15/13 #1151715 NOT CORRECTED: #38- MUST INSTALL RUNNING DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPS USED FOR ITALIAN ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER ON 2DN FLOOR WITH HEAVY RUST BUILDUP. RESTORE BOTTOM OF COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REACH IN BEER COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REPAIR LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.
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Oct 15, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CHOPPER, SLICER, AND 2ND. FLOOR BAR GUN HOLDERS. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND INTERIOR OF 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: NEED TO REPAIR/SEAL WALLS AND REPAIR CEILING GOING TO THE 2ND. FLOOR.NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT CEILING FOOD SPLASHES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED RUNNING DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta.
Has Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maddanthony's Bar & Grill/Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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