Panino's Pizzeria

3702-3704 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Panino's Pizzeria appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Panino's Pizzeria trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAINED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT COCA-COLA TALL COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERFVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE UPRIGHT TALL FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED GRAB AND GO FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE HAND WASHING SINK.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL COOLER/FREEZER DOORS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPLACE ALL.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
May 8, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH FOOD SPILLS ON THE FLOOR.
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Oct 13, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED TWO SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DEBRIS, GREASE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED TWO SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DEBRIS, GREASE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/24/2021, REPORT #2528435 #43 NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. #47NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #48 NOTED LARGE POTS ON-PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-4 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SAID BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH OIL INSIDE OF THE UNITS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE SAID DEEP FRYING UNITS TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRON FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DEBRIS, GREASE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE PIZZA PANS ARE STORED AND LIDS AND OTHER KICHEN UTENSILS STORED IN CRATES THAT AREN'T SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSRY ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE ON SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Aug 24, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED LARGE POTS ON-PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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74
Aug 10, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE PIZZA IS BEING SERVED FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Aug 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/28/2020, REPORT #2385472. #25-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS ARE COOKED TO ORDER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." ALSO, MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK TO IDENTIFY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE PIZZA IS BEING SERVED FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 28, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ALONG WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE PIZZA IS BEING SERVED FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS ARE COOKED TO ORDER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." ALSO, MUST DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK TO IDENTIFY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
May 1, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS NOT THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE; MEATBALL IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 154.4F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING STATION WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. ALSO NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED OR ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WASTE WATER AT BOTH PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED. TORN RUBBER STRIP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE FAR RIGHT TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR BREADS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PIZZA PREP. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILE ON THE COOKS LINE AT THE PANINI PRESS. MUST REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE BULK FLOUR STORAGE AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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30
Jan 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER USED FOR CONDIMENTS,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BACK AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ACCROSS FROM BUSINESS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 4, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WATER BACKS UP AT THIRD COMPARTMENT(WEST SIDE).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND METAL SHELF WITH CLEAN CONTAINERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER USED FOR CONDIMENTS,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BACK AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ACCROSS FROM BUSINESS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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82
May 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES AT PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHWASING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP REACH-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING ROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACK ICE CREAM AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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74
Jun 2, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE WATER LINE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.
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May 27, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO REACH IN COOLERS (PIZZA PREP AREA AND COOLER NEAR STOVE) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPURATURES(PIZZA SAUCE 55 DEGREES, SAUSAGE 57, AND CHEESE 59). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISGUARD FOOD. BOTH COOLER WERE TAGGED. FACILTIY WAS PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE NOT AT PROPER TEMPURATURE. COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE ALL OVER 50 F, HAM AT 50.1 F, CHEESE AT 62.1 F, SAUSAGE AT 58.1 F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISGARD FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE FLOOR DRAIN AJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE WATER LINE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.
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78
Dec 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE WATER FROM THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINKING HANDSINK IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DAMAGED RUBBER STRIP IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GRIME BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS IN DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS AND TO STORE THE SCOOPS IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jan 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND ALOG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FACET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED AT THE FRONTPREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 PIZZAS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 112F. 6 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS IN LARGE COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 50F AND 53.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT RAISED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REVIEWED PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES OF USING SHALLOW CONTAINERS, QUICK CHILLS AND DEMONSTRATED CALIBRATING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOUND TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY HAND SLICER FOUND STORED. MUST STORE CLEAN. UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. MUST PROPERLY STORE. TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS IN SERVER STATION MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FOOD CONTACT PIZZA BOXES IN BASEMENT OR IN SERVER STATION.
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Jun 14, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE GRADE FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE COOKED FOOD
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP)ALSO CLEAN POP GUN FROM BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET IN ALL FAUCET
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA NOT MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW,PRESENTLY MAINTAINS AIR TEMPERATURE (BOTTOM )OF 53.3F;TOP PART 61.3F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION DO NOT USE.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:CHEESE,SAUSAGE. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.(FAX #312 746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H0000 73151-10
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE FROM PREP COOLER:RAW SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI, CHICKEN, SLICED CHEESE,COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF45.9F, 53.3F, 55.5F, AND 61.3F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUND 30, VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073151-10
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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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:OBSERVED SIDE DOOR INSIDE DOOR OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED GAP OF 1" OR MORE ON BOTTOM DOOR, ALSO DOOR FRAME NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO WALL.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FRAME DOOR AND RODENT PROOF BOTTOM DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073152-11
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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. PROVIDE GRADE FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE COOKED FOOD.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP)ALSO CLEAN POP GUN FROM BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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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 PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET IN ALL FAUCET
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Apr 2, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.NEED TO LABEL SLICE OF CARROT CAKE, STORED IN INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC CONTAINER.
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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.REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Mar 26, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED:#35 MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM(DINING AREA).#32 MUST CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO59440-15
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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.NEED TO LABEL SLICE OF CARROT CAKE, STORED IN INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC CONTAINER.
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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.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES,USED AS A LINER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOUL ODOR.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA PARTIALLY ACCESSIBLE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A SMALLER SHELF.
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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.REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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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.PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EMPLOY WITH BEARD MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINANT
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panino's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panino's Pizzeria on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panino's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Panino's Pizzeria.

Has Panino's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panino's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panino's Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Panino's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panino's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.