Pequod's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Pequod's Pizza has 36 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Apr 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 22 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pequod's Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Apr 28, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND ON SIDES. EMPTY OIL CONTAINER AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINERS AND ON SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM THE GROUNDS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : 6-202.15--- REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION: UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS, THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED CEMENT FLOORING IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND MISSING CEMENT. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-201.13--- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS BEHIND BOTH TOILETS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE STEAM TABLE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----WALL BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED AN EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BACKPACK BEING STORED ON FOOD CONTACT CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE GARAGE. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 10, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--- REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---- PIZZA PREP COOLER(RIGHT SIDE 2 DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTIC AT THE UPPER LEFT SIDE EXPOSING FIBERGLASS INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 4-101.17---- NOTED RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO PROP UP THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL CORE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION: UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS, THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED CEMENT FLOORING IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND MISSING CEMENT. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-201.13--- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS BEHIND BOTH TOILETS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 25, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-9-25 REPORT #2615431 #49- OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND UTILITY CLOSET TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE ON ALL WALLS AND UPPER ROOF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF MICROWAVE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND TRASH BUILD UP.#55- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH/PLASTIC DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BAR ON 2ND FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH BUILD UP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE, FRESH SLICED VEGETABLES, PIZZA SAUCE, CLEANED AND CHOPPED LEAFY LETTUCE THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON THE FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR IN USE NOTED WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAPS ON THE TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS IN STORAGE ROOM AND TO GO FOOD FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AND TAPE TO SEAL A HOLE/OPENING OF THE DOOR OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER(RIGHT SIDE 2 DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTIC AT THE UPPER LEFT SIDE EXPOSING FIBERGLASS INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREEN COLORED CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKS LINE NOTED WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO PROP UP THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AT THE DESSERT COOLER DIRTY.----TOP PORTION OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BADLY DAMAGED, CHIPPING WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD PROCESSOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION: IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, UNDER THE PIZZA OVENS, THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER, THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED CEMENT FLOORING IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND MISSING CEMENT. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR BICYCLES IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS BEHIND BOTH TOILETS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMAN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 9, 2025
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF PREP COOLER DOORS OF BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE/UTILITY CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND MISSING LARGE PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND UTILITY CLOSET TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL GASKETS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVE ON ALL WALLS AND UPPER ROOF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF MICROWABE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND TRASH BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE COLD WATER IN THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BAR TO BE MISSING. COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE AND ABLE TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK, REPLACE MISSING HANDLE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH/PLASTIC DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BAR ON 2ND FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA TO BE HANGING LOOSELY AND BROKEN FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REATTACH LIGHT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONING IN RIGHT SIDE OF EXHAUST IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL/VERY DIM IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER ENTRANCES. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND ENSURE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING IS PROVIDED IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVER OF LIGHT IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER TO BE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COVER OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND FRYERS AND DESSERT COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT TO BE MISSING A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A THERMOMETER IS PROVIDED FOR ALL COOLERS TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
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Sep 9, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN IN UPSTAIRS ICE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED PIZZA BOXES STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/ COVER TO KEEP INTERIOR SURFACE FREE FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ALL TOP COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN, DIRTY CEILING TILES AND DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PIZZA BOXES, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL BOOTHS IN UPSTAIRS REAR SEATING AREA, AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 1, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 5, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN MEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AT WASHBOWL AT 50. F AND BELOW. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT SAID WASHBOWL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER IS FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUN HOLDER AT SECOND FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE PREP/COLD UNIT AND HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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Aug 20, 2021
Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PEPPERONI (49.2F/47.1), HAM (57.9F/47), TOMATOES 44.1F, CHEESE 47, MARINARA SAUCE 77F (ICE CONTAINER), SALSA 63.9F, GREEN PEPPERS 54.3F, SALAD DRESSINGS (INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED 53.9F, SAUSAGE 53.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE TEMPERATURE OF DISHWASHING WAS READING 160F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL TEMPERATURE OF DISHWASHER FINAL RINSE IS READING 180F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 160F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINES UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 8, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.12 OBSERVED CHOCOLATE COOKIES, BROWNIES, IN NEED OF LABELING WITH NAME AND INGREDIENT LIST.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.12OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST STORE ALL FOOD-RELATED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)OBSERVED ROLLER RACK AT END OF COOKING LINE. RACK IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. IT HAS GOUGES. PITS AND CRACKS. REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING NEEDED OVER LIQUOR IN BASEMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLEANAING PURPOSES.
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Jun 7, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOUND AT 0PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOCOLATE COOKIES, BROWNIES, IN NEED OF LABELING WITH NAME AND INGREDIENT LIST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROLLER RACK AT END OF COOKING LINE. RACK IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. IT HAS GOUGES. PITS AND CRACKS. REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING NEEDED OVER LIQUOR IN BASEMENT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLEANAING PURPOSES.
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Mar 9, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES, TONGS, SPATULA ON DIRTY LOWER COUNTER AND DIRTY PLASTIC ROLLING FOOD CART. UTENSILS NEED TO BE KEPT ON A CLEAN PORTION OF EQUIPMENT AND SANITIZED AS NEEDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND SCREEN REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.STOCK STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE UNATTACHED OUTSIDE STORAGE,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA,DISHROOM AREA AND STORAGE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEHIND BAR AREA WITH GLOVED HANDS TOUCHING NON-FOOD ITEMS,FROM OPEN FLOOR DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT,REPLACING EMPTY PAPER ROLL,CHANGING PAPER TOWELS,THAN OBSERVED WITHOUT CHANCING GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING PICKED-UP A GLASS AND START TO FILL WITH ICE AT ICE BIN. ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE AT PREP LINE WITH GLOVED HANDS PULLED-UP HIS PANTS AND CONTINUE PREPPING BY PICKING UP CONDIMENT WITH SAME GLOVE. NO HANDWASHING NOR CHANGING OF THE GLOVES. DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH MANAGER IN CHARGE, PRESENTLY PROBLEM SOLVED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER:7 POUNDS OF COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 56.3F; 5 POUNDS PEPPERONI AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F. TCS FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: 10 POUNDS OF BLANCHED STRIP PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 51.1F TO 52.3F;5 POUNDS OF COOKED LINKS SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 47.1F; 5 POUNDS OF COOKED ITALIAN BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.8F; 7 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA PORTIONED IN BAGS AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51F; COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 49F. 5 POUNDS OF HOME MADE RANCH DRESSING AT TEMP OF 53F; AND 80 POUNDS OF RAW SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 51.5F, 53F AND 56.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. BLOCKED BY ICE BIN. POP GUN SPRAYER INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER TOP WHICH COVERS THE ACCESSIBILITY FOR HANDWASHING. ALSO OBSERVED CUT SLICE OF LEMON AND ICE INSIDE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BIN,GUN SPRAYER OR RELOCATE MENTIONED SINK. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: DISPLAY COOLER PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETERS SHOWED INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. ALSO FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 46.7F. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT (PREP COOLER) "HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE. BY THE TIME I LEFT WALK-IN COOLER REACHED AIR TEMP 43F. ON 3-13-2020 PREP COOLER REPLACED. PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 39.2F. UN-TAGGED UNIT.CONTINUE TO MONITOR
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(SOUTH-EAST CORNER)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SCREEN DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED GAPS AND HOLES BETWEEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME,MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A THIGH FIT TO FRAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GRIMED WOOD UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GRIME AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(INCLUDED REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE AT 2209-2211 N CLYBOURN).GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK,REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AT 2209-2211 N CLYBOURN STORAGE AREA,AND PREMISES.ALL STORAGE AREAS,HOT WATER STORAGE AND SECOND FLOOR AREA THROUGHOUT.
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45
Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AROUND AND BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD OVER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER OVERNIGHT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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70
Feb 4, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FAR FRONT PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED/LOCATED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRONIC/HALOGEN PEST CONTROL DEVICE ATTACHED TO WALL, BEHIND BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ELECTRONIC/HALOGEN PEST CONTROL DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ELECTRONIC/HALOGEN PEST CONTROL DEVICE TO NO FOOD PREP OR BAR AREAS AND OR REMOVE FROM SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA, EXTENDING FULL WIDTH OF KITCHEN, FROM WEST WALL TO SOUTH WALL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jan 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FAR FRONT PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED/LOCATED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED: READY TO EAT AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH DATE AND COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATE AND COMMON NAME. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT -2ND FLOOR BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CEILING ABOVE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION STATION IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA, EXTENDING FULL WIDTH OF KITCHEN, FROM WEST WALL TO SOUTH WALL. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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58
Jan 5, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTCTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE IN THE 2ND FLOOR. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE . ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMSNOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON BAR LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE SHELVING ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Apr 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS ON TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 30, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN, DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. RE CAULK SURFACE BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS (NOT EXCESSIVE). INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ALL PREP COOLERS/FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST PRESENT. BEHIND FRONT BAR (CORNERS), PHONE ROOM (CORNERS), UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. WALK IN COOLER, AND MOP ROOM. BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR, AND MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER WALL VENT ON NORTH WALL WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. FILTER/HOOD IN KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. WALLS IN MOP CLOSET HAVE FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CEILING VENT IN WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM, HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT IN 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELD IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM HAS UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND DETAIL CLEAN SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AND 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Apr 5, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS (COOKIES,BROWNIES,ETC) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,BAR,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER AREA,FRYERS,DOUGH MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2ND FL.WAIT STATION HAND SINK BASIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,ICE MACHINE ROOM,UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOORING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN WALLS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR MIXER,2ND FL. TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING ON 2ND FL. REAR HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 2ND FL. NEAR FIRE PLACE,WOMEN'S 2ND FL. TOILETROOM,ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAWAIT STAION AREA 2ND FL.GRAFITTI FROM 2ND FL. MEN'S CEILING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA, LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM..MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 2ND FL. BAR AREA 3- COMP SINK
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74
Mar 29, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN 2ND FL. ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS (COOKIES,BROWNIES,ETC) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT AND COVER SILVERWARE AND PLATES ON SHELVING UNITS IN DINING AREA FROM PUBLIC EXPOSURE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LEGS ON PREP TABLE ON 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA,TORN BOOTH SEATS WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,BAR,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER AREA,FRYERS,DOUGH MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2ND FL.WAIT STATION HAND SINK BASIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,ICE MACHINE ROOM,UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOORING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN WALLS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR MIXER,2ND FL. TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING ON 2ND FL. REAR HALLWAY,HOLE IN WALL 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON 2ND FL. NEAR FIRE PLACE,WOMEN'S 2ND FL. TOILETROOM,ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAWAIT STAION AREA 2ND FL.GRAFITTI FROM 2ND FL. MEN'S CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. WAIT STATION AREA, LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM..MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 2ND FL. BAR AREA 3- COMP SINK
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67
Jun 9, 2015
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 SMALL PAN PIZZAS CONTAINING PEPPERONI ON COUNTER. MANAGER STATES THAT PIZZAS ARE PAR-COOKED AND THEN LEFT ON COUNTER UNTIL ORDERED AND THEN REHEATED. 2 PERSONAL PAN PIZZAS APPROXIMATELY 3LBS VALUED AT $7.00 FOUND AT 99.9F. PIZZAS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND FOOD RACKS CONTAININD PIZZA PANS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPASH GUARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITHCEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ISSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR WITH CHLORINE SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS CAKED ON WHEELS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITHIN KITHCEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT BASE OF RAMP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN 2ND FLOOR LADIES WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BY DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN BEER COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO DETER ANY INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 26, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE IST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WITH BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES WHERE THE WATER ARE COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE,"HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR AND DELIVERY SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. SIDE DELIVERY DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. EXIT DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER AND OVER 3 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT. INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL,AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ATHE FOLLOWING: ALL LID OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER,AND COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES, AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES,ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SAUCE MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BBASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES CLOSE TO THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, AND ALL VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER IN THE KITCHEN,WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE IST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTILCES/ITEM UNDER THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Dec 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN. METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. MUST NOT USE TIN CANS AS LEGGING FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.
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May 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET.
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82
Sep 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT 2ND. FLOOR BAR AND 10 AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL, REMOVE ALL SOURCES FOR BREEDING SUCH AS UNCOVERED FRUIT AND OPEN CANS OF JUICE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE AREAS TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1-12-10 #154233 NOT CORRECTED.34-DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACKENED MOLD. MUST REPLACE.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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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. WASTE WATER PIPE FROM CEILING FROM SECOND FLOOR HEATING UNIT MUST NOT DRAIN INTO KITCHEN PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DRAIN TO PROPER WASTE WATER SOURCE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pequod's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pequod's Pizza on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 36 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pequod's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Pequod's Pizza.
Has Pequod's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pequod's Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pequod's Pizza 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 Pequod's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pequod's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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