Mama Luna Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Mama Luna Restaurant, the earliest from 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 16 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mama Luna Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA, UNDER PICKUP WINDOW, IN CORNERS UNDER AND ON TOP OF DISHWASHER, ON TOP OF SOAPS AND SANITIZERS FOR DISHWASHER, IN CORNER UNDER PIZZA BOX STORAGE RACKS, IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND BEHIND COLD-HOLD UNIT. IN CLEANING SUPPLIES STORAGE AREA, IN CORNERS UNDER RACKS ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA ABOVE DISHWASHER AND BELOW DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Feb 25, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISHWASHER UTILIZING CHOLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OVER 200 PPM, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR CHOLORINE SANITIZER TO USE ON A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREEN BAIT BLOCKS SPREAD ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STOVES AND BEHIND THE PREP COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT AND POISON SHALL BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT BAIT STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BAIT FROM ALL AREAS THAT IS NOT STORED PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2597026 ISSUED ON 07-03-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY IN THE HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR 1 EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE IN PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SULUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN PREP AREA AND ALSO CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. HAM AT 51.8F, PORK AT 52.3F, GRILLED PEPPERS AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAG AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 29, 2024
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY, REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 22, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. PORK AT 50.3F, SHRIMP AT 47.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. UPON RETURN ON 5/23 COOLER HAD BEING FIXED TO 41.5F. TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS PORK). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY, REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED(CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE INSIDE COOKING FRYERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 2, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. OBSERVED CHLORINE CONCENTRATION READING AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CHLORINE SOLUTION MINIMUM OF 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 2/16/2022, REPORT #2549865. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP NECK CLAMS COMMINGLED IN SAME CONTAINER. SHELLSTOCK TAGS WERE ATTACHED WITH DIFFERENT HARVEST DATES, CERTIFICATION NUMBERS AND DIFFERENT GROWING AREAS. Ensuring that SHELLSTOCK from one tagged or labeled container are not COMMINGLED with SHELLSTOCK from another container with different CERTIFICATION NUMBERS; different harvest dates; or different growing areas as identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the CONSUMER. SHELLSTOCK WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE INSIDE COOKING FRYERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 16, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED PORK AT 45F AND ROAST BEEF AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN COOKS LINE/DISH AREA; HANDWASHING SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TEMPORARILY USE ALTERNATIVE SINK FOR HANDWASHING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE PIZZA PREP ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DOUGH PREP ROOM HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH LARGE DOUGH MIXING EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF SINK, AND A HOSE LEADING FROM OUTSIDE ATTACHED TO THE SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND EQUIPMENT AND KEEP HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AND TO ONLY USE MOP SINK FOR INTENDED PURPOSE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING DIRTY WATER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR KEG COOLER IN THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENT COVER IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WALK-IN COOLER #3. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES,ONIOS,CILANDRO AND OTHER CONDIMENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ON TOP OF PREPARED FOODS PASTA AND COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHER MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE IN PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SULUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY, REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COOVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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22
Jun 6, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2290514 ON 5/28/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, DOUGH ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
May 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES AND TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA, DOUGH ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FROM THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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86
Apr 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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95
Apr 12, 2019
License
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 49.5F, ROAST BEEF AT 47.5F, MILK AT 47.1F, PORK RIBS AT 51.1F, SAUSAGE AT 47.7F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, SOUP AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 50F, LASAGNA AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1800# OF FOOD WORTH $4000. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S PREP LINE AT 54F AND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AT 47.4F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AND THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE SOAP AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE STAINLESS STEEL ATTACHMENT TO THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, BOXES OF STOCK AND SHELF ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR SPAGHETTI SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Luna Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Luna Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Luna Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Mama Luna Restaurant.
Has Mama Luna Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mama Luna Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mama Luna Restaurant 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 Mama Luna Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Luna Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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