Pizza Capri

1501 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Pizza Capri 50 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “approved thawing methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 30 times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, ON SHELVES UNDER HOLDING UNITS, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON FLOORS, SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM OF TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA, ON LEDGES AND FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON BRUNCH MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHL. PRIORTY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
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37
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES OF THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE/COVE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT PREP / STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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82
Sep 13, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER, NOT SITTING IN WATER.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS FROM SHELVING,FAN COVER,WALLS AND CEILING. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CEILING IN THE BASEMENT REAR NEEDS CHANGING OUT, OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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74
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOP,DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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82
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA.
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95
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA.
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95
Sep 5, 2023
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA.
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95
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DARK IN COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SIDES, WHEELS AND TOPS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE NUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. NO KNIVES BETWEEN COUNTER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2023
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. NO KNIVES BETWEEN COUNTER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DARK IN COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SIDES, WHEELS AND TOPS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE NUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGN FOR THE MENS WASHROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS FOUND ON WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME RUSTY CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE PASTA COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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70
Aug 26, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 8, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES WERE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT (COS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE, DUST AND MOLD; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST. SOME VENTS OBSERVED WITH RUST; CLEAN OR PAINT. SOME CEILING TILE NEED REPLACING. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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82
Apr 8, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. (COS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE, DUST AND MOLD; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST. SOME VENTS OBSERVED WITH RUST; CLEAN OR PAINT. SOME CEILING TILE NEED REPLACING. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES WERE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES; MUST CORRECT. FOUND 80 TO 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN A SMALL ROOM ACROSS FROM THE AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. (COS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DIRT, GREASE, DUST AND MOLD; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST. SOME VENTS OBSERVED WITH RUST; CLEAN OR PAINT. SOME CEILING TILE NEED REPLACING. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES WERE EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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78
Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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95
Oct 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER TURNED OFF AT PREP AREA OF BASEMENT HAND SINK DUE TO POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT OF WATER HEATER ROOM AND AT CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND BOXES OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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70
Dec 21, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Must provide employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods in walk in coolers without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
23
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Must provide printed vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Must provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder for burgers cooked to order. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
25
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 Observed broken/damaged coving in dish area. Must repair and maintain same.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 Observed damaged/porous walls in dish room. Must detail repair and detail clean all walls. Must maintain same.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 Observed excessive debris accumulation on fan vents in walk in cooler in basement. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
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Oct 9, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed front prep cooler and basement walk in cooler unable to maintain proper temperature. Ambient air temperature found at 47.4F in prep cooler, and 45.5 in basement walk in cooler. Instructed all refrigeration must have ambient air temperature of 41F or less at all times. Refrigeration repair service on site during inspection to repair both units. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found the following TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods at improper temperatures in the front prep cooler and the basement walk in cooler: chicken @ 46.2F - 47.5F; salmon @ 57.7F; shrimp @ 47.7F; calamari @ 46.8F; talapia @ 45F; mozzarella cheese @ 47.5F; mixed greens (bagged) 52.5F; cooked spinach @ 52.1F; heavy cream @ 50.7F; tuna @ 48.1F; an shredded cheddar cheese @ 47.9F; marscapone cheese @ 48.9F; and sliced sausage @ 48.8F. Found cooked salmon @ 116F and parmesean cheese @ 65.1F on the front counter. Instructed must keep TCS foods at 41F or less or 135F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 80lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates total value to be $ 400. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Must provide employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Must provide printed vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods in walk in coolers without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Must provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder for burgers cooked to order. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 Observed heavily stained/soiled cutting board in front prep. Must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 Observed broken/damaged coving in dish area. Must repair and maintain same.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 Observed damaged/porous walls in dish room. Must detail repair and detail clean all walls. Must maintain same.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 Observed excessive debris accumulation on fan vents in walk in cooler in basement. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
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Mar 22, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the coolers drawers in the front prep area. Found shrimp @ 52.5F; salmon @ 49.8F; and chicken @ 55.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be at 40F or less or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discard denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board in front prep area heavily soiled with deep groves. Instructed must resurface to replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing/damaged ceiling tile in rear of basement prep area (near walk in coolers). Must repair/replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed sewage waste pipe directly over dry storage items in basement prep area. Must completely encase sewage waste pipe or relocate items stored beneath. Must maintain same.
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Jan 29, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following raw potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the cooler drawer in front prep area: chicken @ 48.2F; shrimp @ 46.8F; Salmon @ 46.6F, and calamari @ 47.3F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed raw potentially hazardous foods (such as chicken, fish, meat, etc.) stored directly above ready to eat foods (such as tomatoes, sauces, condiments, fresh produce, etc.) in front prep cooler drawers, in walk in on main floor, and in walk-in in basement prep. Instructed raw potentially hazardous foods may not be stored above ready to eat foods, fresh produce, or sauces or condiments, etc. Operator had all coolers reorganized during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board in front prep area heavily soiled with deep groves. Instructed must resurface to replace cutting boards to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing/damaged ceiling tile in rear of basement prep area (near walk in coolers). Must repair/replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed sewage waste pipe directly over dry storage items in basement prep area. Must completely encase sewage waste pipe or relocate items stored beneath. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation covers in walk in on main floor. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Oct 31, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP, MIDDLE PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND HANGING SURFACES INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER NEAR WASHROOMS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Oct 24, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS FINAL RINSE 150F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT PREP, MIDDLE PREP, BASEMENT PREP DISH WASHING, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP, MIDDLE PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND HANGING SURFACES INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER NEAR WASHROOMS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Jan 4, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 40-LBS OF COOKED PASTA(packages) INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,44.5F,45.7F.46.7F,48.0F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX COST $40.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND ON FLOOR AND SHELVES WITHIN SAME FREEZER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT HOT LINE, PIZZA STATION AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DERIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL AT CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOLIED YELLOW,CEILING TILES AND UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE OVENS ARE.MUST CLEAN WALLS REPLACE CEILING TILES.ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OVENS UPPER WALL.MUST INSTALL.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Dec 28, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND ON FLOOR AND SHELVES WITHIN SAME FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT HOT LINE, PIZZA STATION AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DERIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL AT CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND ON FLOOR AND SHELVES WITHIN SAME FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT HOT LINE, PIZZA STATION AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DERIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL AT CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Aug 29, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
41
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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82
Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
41
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
35
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AREA, PREP AREAS, ON WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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78
Dec 28, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1386612 12/16/15 NOT CORRECTED #18-ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED.#29-#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLES.#34- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER HAS EMPLOYEES CLEANING SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT,PAINTING PREP TABLES,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,A DOOR SWEEP HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED FOR NEW SHELVING UNITS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
14
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS WINDOW ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,UNUSED PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT,DOUGH BINS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT WINDOW IN BETWEEN BOTH PREP AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA & MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR OVEN,HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 16, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREAS,CASHIER AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR SODA STORAGE AREA,1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA.ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/16/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386204 6/15/15 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.#31-MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLES.#34- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.#35- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.#40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS WINDOW ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,UNUSED PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT,DOUGH BINS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT WINDOW IN BETWEEN BOTH PREP AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA & MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR OVEN,HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 15, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES.MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS AND DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND LIGHT FIXTURES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR AREA ,REPAIR AND FINISH BRICK WALLS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI WALLS THROUGHOUT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Jun 8, 2015
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF UNITS SUCH AS PIZZA COOLER 49.5F,2- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 64.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE IN ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS SUCH AS PIZZA SAUCE 10LBS .50.0F-55.2F,20LBS.LASAGNA 63.4F,8LBS.EGG ROLLS 62.1F,2LB.GROUND BEEF 56.8F,4LBS. BREADED CHICKEN 48.6F,2LBS. MEAT SAUCE 91.2F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOE 54.6F.3LBS.THAI CHICKEN 45.0F,3LBS. B.B.Q. CHICKEN 45.6F,1LB. GRILLED CHICKEN 44.2F,1/2 LB. BUFFALO CHICKEN 45.7F,15 LBS ASSORTED COOKED PASTA 45.2F-46.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.OF OR BELOW.APPX.70.5LBS.$132. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ON1ST & 2ND FL. PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR & COFFEE AREA.ALSO FLOOR DRAINS HAS FOOD DEBRI IN THEM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/8/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINES.MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS AND DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES IN 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND LIGHT FIXTURES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR AREA ,REPAIR AND FINISH BRICK WALLS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI WALLS THROUGHOUT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETRS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 21, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #33 MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS DETAILING THE FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST AND THE DOOR GASKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND PARTICLES. CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE SOOT AND DEBRIS. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. #35 CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. TWO WALL TILES MISSING AT LOWER AREA OF MOP SINK; REPLACE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST AND PAINT WHERE RUSTED. #38 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #40 PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE MISSING/NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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74
Jul 23, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS DETAILING THE FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST AND THE DOOR GASKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND PARTICLES. CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE SOOT AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ONE WALL TILE MISSING AT LOWER AREA OF MOP SINK; REPLACE. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING AT THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLE UNDER DISHMACHINE WHERE OPEN PLUMBING LINES OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST AND PAINT WHERE RUSTED. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM; REMOVE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE MISSING/NEEDED.
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78
Jul 21, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCES OBSERVED IN THE TOP AND LOWER AREAS OF THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND TO CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX AT (312) 746-8040 WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND READY TO USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA IN DRY GOOD STORAGE ROOM AND BY GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT. TWO OBSERVED IN KITCHEN IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE DRAINS; ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. A 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED AT RIGHT HAND CORNER OF DOOR AT BOTTOM; MUST SEAL DOOR COMPLETELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS DETAILING THE FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST AND THE DOOR GASKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND PARTICLES. CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE SOOT AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ONE WALL TILE MISSING AT LOWER AREA OF MOP SINK; REPLACE. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING AT THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLE UNDER DISHMACHINE WHERE OPEN PLUMBING LINES OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST AND PAINT WHERE RUSTED. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM; REMOVE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE MISSING/NEEDED.
40
70
Oct 9, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS,PREP TABLES AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOK LINES AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK.
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78
Oct 4, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION
2
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND BAR, IN ALL PREP AREAS, IN DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS,PREP TABLES AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOK LINES AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK.
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70
Oct 1, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED WALK IN COOLER AT 52.5 DEGREES F AND REACH IN COOLER AT 46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AND SHRIMP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.1-50.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND BAR, IN ALL PREP AREAS, IN DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS,PREP TABLES AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOK LINES AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK.
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67
Jun 17, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT.
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82
Jun 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN DISH WASHING AREAS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE BASEMENT,IN PREP AREAS,IN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT.
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78
Feb 7, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
30
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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMP SINK.
34
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. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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70
Jan 31, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SHRIMP 51.4F AND RAW CHICKEN 50.9F STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
3
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. OBSERVD 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER GRILL AND PIZZA CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES AND BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER IN CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORAGE, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SHELVES, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROPERLY COVER AND LABEL ALL SALT AND PEPPER CONTAINERS UNDER BAR AREA.
30
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. INVERT ALL CLEAN CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINAITON.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
33
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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
34
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. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AND REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (PEELING PAINT). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND CORNERS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS IN DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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55
Jul 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-22-11 INSPECTION # 583215. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY 7-18-2011. (32) Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER AT BAR AND AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE CUBES AT WAITER STATION. REPAIR WOOD TRIM AT SHELF IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVERS/LIDS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA. (34) Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE RINSE SINK, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AS NEEDED, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. (35) Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA,CLEAN SPILLS AT CEILING AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, AND NEXT TO SAFE AT REAR OF FRONT SERVICE AREA. PAINT WALL NEXT TO COFFEE UNIT AND NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER. (38) Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Mar 23, 2011
Tag Removal
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER AT BAR AND AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE CUBES AT WAITER STATION. REPAIR WOOD TRIM AT SHELF IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVERS/LIDS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM/BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER, AROUND DISH MACHINE, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND COFFEE BEAN GRINDER UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE RINSE SINK, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AS NEEDED, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA,CLEAN SPILLS AT CEILING AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, AND NEXT TO SAFE AT REAR OF FRONT SERVICE AREA. PAINT WALL NEXT TO COFFEE UNIT AND NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEAL RODENT BURROWS BEHIND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Mar 22, 2011
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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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. FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, TOP COMPARTMENTS AT 49.2-53.4F. BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS AT 51.5-57.9F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON UNITS AND NOT TO BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNITS, REAR PREP COOLER, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: SHRIMP AT 52.2F, OIL MIXTURE AT 79.8F, CALAMARI AT 55.3F, SALMON AT 53.4F, EGGPLANT AT 51.0F, TUNA AT 56.2F, CHEESE AT 48.0F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.7F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 55.0F, CHICKEN AT 57.6F, BEEF AT 45.6F, AND GUACUMOLE AT 48.1-51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE $250.00, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 33LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE CELL PHONE WHILE WORKING AT FRONT GRILL, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WIPE HANDS ON SOILED APRON AND RETURN TO PREPPING FOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO,FOUND TWO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS WITH NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE AND WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATION/CHANGING TASKS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER AT BAR AND AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE CUBES AT WAITER STATION. REPAIR WOOD TRIM AT SHELF IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM PREMISES. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVERS/LIDS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA, UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM/BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER, AROUND DISH MACHINE, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, FAN GRID COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, AND COFFEE BEAN GRINDER UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS, CLEAN STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE RINSE SINK, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AS NEEDED, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA,CLEAN SPILLS AT CEILING AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, AND NEXT TO SAFE AT REAR OF FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEAL RODENT BURROWS BEHIND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Dec 13, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTINGS BOARDS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN BAR AREA TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ALSO REPAIR WALLS ALONG SIDE FRONT BAR AREA WHERE PEELING AND CLEAN WERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,AROUND DISH MACHINE,ABOVE SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHEILDS OVER PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Dec 6, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS. FOUND EMPLOYEES USING DISH MACHINE AND THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES F. DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE REACHING ONLY 163-177 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES MULTI USE ITEMS AT 180 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 75-100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES IN PIZZA PREP AREA,IN DISHWASHING AREAS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SINKS,ALONG SIDE COOLERS,IN BASEMENT IN HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET,ALONG SIDE AND UNDER SHELVING RACKS,BEHIND CO2 TANKS,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTINGS BOARDS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN BAR AREA TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REPAIR WALLS ALONG SIDE FRONT BAR AREA WHERE PEELING AND CLEAN WERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,AROUND DISH MACHINE,ABOVE SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHEILDS OVER PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Capri last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Capri on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 50 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Capri?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 30 times, more than any other issue at Pizza Capri.

Has Pizza Capri's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pizza Capri have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Capri 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 Pizza Capri inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Capri is inspected around three times per year on average.