Uptown Pizza & Bq

1031 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Uptown Pizza & Bq 32 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Uptown Pizza & Bq's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 27, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 24 times.

Uptown Pizza & Bq's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.---ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE GAPS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SMOOTHLY TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLED ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 9, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.---ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE GAPS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SMOOTHLY TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLED ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 2, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH THE DESSERT COUNTER AND ALONG SIDE THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK, LOCATED NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AN IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERDSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.---ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE GAPS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SMOOTHLY TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 26, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS, INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES, PREP AREA TABLE TOPS AND COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ALL CONDENSATION IN DESSERT REACH IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Aug 17, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PIZZA AREA, ALSO FRONT PREP AND SERVING AREA WERE RAW, COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) 2-102.14(O) NOT ALL EMPLOYEES SIGNED "EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. " INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS IN PIZZA AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 EXCESS GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS, DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AT STORAGE AND PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED
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Aug 13, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) NOT ALL EMPLOYEE SIGNED "EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY". INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PIZZA AREA, ALSO FRONT PREP AND SERVING AREA WHERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED,COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-5-2021, REPORT #2523672 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-22-2020, REPORT#2453717 #41)4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #53)5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOM AND UNISEX WASHROOM. #55) 6-201.12 NOTED CRACKS ON MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS IN PIZZA AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE. REPAIR ISSUE AND MAINTENANCE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 EXCESS GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS, DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AT STORAGE AND PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 UNSEALED BASEBOARD WALL TILE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR ISSUE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED
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Aug 5, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:60LBS OF RAW MARINATE CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS, FOR EXAMPLE, DIRTY DOOR HANDLED FROM WALK-IN COOLER, WITH A RAG TRYING TO REMOVE HOUSE FLIES FROM TOP OF PREP TABLE, HANDLING CARDBOARD BOXES ETC, THEN RETURNED AT PIZZA WORK AREA, HANDLED DOUGH AND CONDIMENTS. NO HANDwASHING BEFORE HANDLE FOOD AND NO GLOVES. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. THE MANAGER DISCUSSED THE ISSUE WITH THE EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED. .
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 109F TO 116.6F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F AND ABOVE OR COLD FOOD 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-22-2020, REPORT#2453717 #41)4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #53)5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOM AND UNISEX WASHROOM. #55) 6-201.12 NOTED CRACKS ON MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES SIGNED "EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY". INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK WAS INSTALLED IN THE PIZZA AREA. ALSO, THE FRONT PREP AND SERVING AREA WERE RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED, COOKED, AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 40 MICE DROPPINGS AT PIZZA PREP AREA UNDER AND ON TOP SHELVES,20 SMALL FLIES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE ONIONS, TEN OR MORE HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REMOVE DROPPINGS, FLIES CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SIDE DOOR AT PIZZA AREA WIDE OPEN MUST CLOSE AT ALL TIME SAID DOOR TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ENTRY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE. REPAIR ISSUE AND MAINTENANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PIZZA AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS, DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AT STORAGE AND PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNSEALED BASEBOARD WALL TILE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR ISSUE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED
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Oct 22, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-COLESLAW 49.5F, PEPPERONI 44.1F, SAUSAGE 49.1F, CHEESE 46.9F, MARINARA 47.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #21.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CONTAINER WITH RICE AT THE STEAM TABLE TO BE 128.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEM THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOM AND UNISEX WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 23, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN WALK IN COOLER: 20 LBS OF RIB TIPS VALUED AT $40 AT 72F, 5 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGES AT 53F VALUED AT $15. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER IN BETWEEN USE. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER AND WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE EVERY 4 HOURS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILE ON SHELF ABOVE EAST SIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN AREA ABOVE SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSENSER UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER LEAKING INTO LARGE PLASTIC TUB. REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE ACCROSS FROM STANDING DOUGH MIXER NEEDS TO BE SANDED DOWN AND SEALED. FOOD IS TRAPPED IN THE CRACKS OF THE TABLE. SRESTORE SURFACE OF BUTHCER BLOCK TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN INCLUDING REAR STORAGE SHELVES CONTAINING POTS AND PANS, OBSERVED SHELVES WITHIN REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN COOKING/SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNCLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH CRACKED FLOOR TILES MAKING THE FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HOOD FILTERS ON MAIN COOKING LINE. OBSERVED MISSING HOOD FILTERS ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 11/7/18 REPORT # 2232915 #58 PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 7, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-COLESLAW 58.5F, REFRIED BEANS 44.1F, SAUSAGE 45.9F, CHEESE 45.9F, PEPPERONI 48.2F, SALAD DRESSING 53.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AND REHEATING FOOD, MOVING FROM PREP AREA TO STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN DID NOT WASH HANDS AND WOULD GO TO THE DRY TO STORAGE AREA AND BACK TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:-HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT -CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND UNEVEN PAVEMENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGING ON WALLS AND SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREAS FOR THE EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 NOTED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT THE LIGHTING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 13, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE: ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP COOLERS. MICROWAVE OVEN. FLOOR STAND MIXER. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. SIDE OF REAR CHARCOAL GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, OVENS, REAR DRY STORAGE, DISH AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS. FLOOR ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED, UNEVEN CEMENT AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, COOKS LINE, REAR PREP, DISH AREA, OVENS, DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD PLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, COOKS LINE, REAR PREP, DISH AREA, OVENS, DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD PLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
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78
Nov 3, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: SOUP IN HOT HOLDING AT 164.7F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-9-17 #1995271 NOT CORRECTED. #34- DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED RUBBER FLOOR MATS ON COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#36- MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE FRIES HOT HOLDING CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. MUST REPLACE. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY FRONT COOKS LINE AND REAR FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLES IN TILES AT THE WALL WINDOW AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE: ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP COOLERS. MICROWAVE OVEN. FLOOR STAND MIXER. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. SIDE OF REAR CHARCOAL GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, OVENS, REAR DRY STORAGE, DISH AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS. FLOOR ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED, UNEVEN CEMENT AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, COOKS LINE, REAR PREP, DISH AREA, OVENS, DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD PLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP OR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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64
Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED RUBBER FLOOR MATS ON COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING VENT AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE FRIES HOLD HOLDING CONTAINER.
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86
Mar 2, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP AT THE COOKS PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DUE TO INOPERABLE SOAP DISPENSER. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASH BOWLS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE OPEN CASES OF FRESH ONIONS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP AND DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD GARBAGE AND DEBRIS FROM SURROUNDING GROUNDS, REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE ON GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN BOTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1633115 ON 3-14-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.#33- MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL PREP COOLERS (WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.#34- FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS DEEP CLEANING. ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL CORNERS, INSIDE THE WASHROOM ,STORAGE ROOM CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.35- CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.36-EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND METAL OF THE HOOD/CANOPY/ MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.#43-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES AND DINING TABLES ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.#45- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE OR TRAINING AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE, REAR EXIT AREA AND REAR PREP DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVE OVENS, STOVES, STEAM TABLE AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE RAW WOODEN SHELVING FOUND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, CHIPPING WOOD USED FOR FRIES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED FOOD SCALES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT, UNDER MICROWAVES. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED RUBBER FLOOR MATS ON COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP. DIRTY FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR WINDOWS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, REAR DISH, REAR PREP, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE FRIES HOLD HOLDING CONTAINER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING, ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES OR OTHER PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACK PACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Mar 14, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS . MILK AT 44.6F ONE GALLON,INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. REACH IN COOLER AT 38.0F. BAKED CHICKEN AT 112.6F,6LBS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, HOT FOODS AT 140F. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $13.50, TOTAL 6LBS,1 GAL.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE,PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS WEARING ONE GLOVE ON LEFT HAND ONLY. HE REMOVED THE GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND HE STARTED TO WEAR A NEW GLOVE AND STARTED PREPARING THE SALAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030(A). MANAGER CALLED THE EMPLOYEE AND ASKED HIM TO WASH HIS HANDS BEFORE WEARING A NEW GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. THE SAID EMPLOYEE REMOVED HIS GLOVE AND WASHED HIS HANDS DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. KNIVES ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIFE ON THE KNIVE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS (WITH FOOD DEBRIS); ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS DEEP CLEANING. ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL CORNER, INSIDE THE WASHROOM ,STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD=UP ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE HOOD/CANOPY/ MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES AND DINING TABLES ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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61
Nov 19, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINTATION DURING PREPARATION ON THE MAIN FOOD LINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING GYROS, BEEFS, HOT DOGS, ETC. ON THE FOOD LINE ABOVE LIGHT FIXTURES THAT ARE COVERED WITH DEAD FRUIT FLIES AND BUGS. LIGHT FIXTURES MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE COVERED AND/OR RELOCATED WHILE THE FIXTURES ARE BEING CLEANED. NO LIVE BUGS WERE OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST CANVASS INSPECTION ON REPORT #1532845, APRIL 13, 2015: (34) FOUND THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT, UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTIN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. (35) OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE RIGHT OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES OVER THE MISSING SECTION MENTIONED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS IN BUSINESS 7 DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE CORAL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE, THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT, AND THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA IS COVERED WITH DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT SHIELD NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE LIGHT FIXTURE.
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UPON REQUEST BEFORE THE END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN TWO PREP AREAS: 1ST PREP AREA IN THE PIZZA PREP ROOM, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKING PIZZA DOUGH OVER WET CEILING TILES FROM THE CEILING BE PAINTED MOMENTS BEFORE I ARRIVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MAY NOT PREP FOOD IN ANY PREP AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT ANY TIME. -2ND PREP AREA IN THE REAR, OBSERVED TWO STICKY FLY TRAPS WITH 3 DEAD FLIES ATTACHED TO THE TRAP OVER A PREP TABLE. MANAGER RELOCATED FLY TRAPS AWAY FROM THE PREP AREA AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE PREP TABLE MENTIONED ABOVE PER MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE FLY TRAPS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WHICH IS NOT ALLOWING THE DOOR TO CLOSE WITH A PROPER SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOOR- MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT DISCHARGING CONDENSATION INTO A BUCKET BEHIND THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT, UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTIN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE RIGHT OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES OVER THE MISSING SECTION MENTIONED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBISH ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR INCLUDING TWO DEEP FRYERS THAT ARE NO LONGER BEING USED AND EMPTY BOXES THAT NEED TO BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND RE-ORGANIZE.
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67
Jul 22, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: : LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND REAR PREP AREA ARE EXTREMELY DUSTY GREASY WITH INSECT ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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95
Jul 16, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE(BOTTOM PART OF THE UNIT).PRESENTLY MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 49.7F 50.6F AND 60F,EVEN THEIR OWN THERMOMETERS SHOWED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.OBSERVED A PORTABLE LARGE FAN BACK OF THE UNIT BLOWING AIR INTO UNIT AND A SMALL FILTHY BLACK PORTABLE FAN INSIDE THE UNIT AT LEFT CORNER OF THE LAST SHELF OF THE UNIT.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED CHICKEN, BOILED EGGS ETC. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED PIECES OF CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 80.2F TO 88F;BOILED PEELED EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.9F. QUARTERED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 77.9F TO 80.8F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE $100 .HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.OTHER FOODS WERE RELOCATED TO OTHER COOLER UNITS MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: REAR AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER; REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE POP AND PRODUCE AND BY THE DIRTY APRONS.SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON BOXES, WALLS OF THE PREMISES, INCLUDED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OPENING NOT PROTECTED: WALL TILES AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SIDE FRONT DOOR WAS WIDE OPENED UPON MY ARRIVAL,NO SCREEN DOOR PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIME AND SEAL OPENING MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE UNUSED DEEP FRYERS AND LARGE PANS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN PIZZA AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS,UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT, AND ALSO IN PIZZA AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS IN DINING ND IN PREP AREA ARE COVERED WITH A BLACK DUST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND REAR PREP AREA ARE EXTREMELY DUSTY GREASY WITH INSECT ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NECK FAUCET ALMOST OUT OF THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM CHEST FREEZER,NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT SAID SINK. WATER PIPE LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET,PIPE AND PROVIDE STOPPERS.
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Nov 4, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM/ALL EFFECTED AREAS ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/29/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP, DISHWASH AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Jun 4, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER/COMPRESSOR. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP OF POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (INSIDE CABINET), INTERIOR OF PREP REACH IN PREP COOLER DOORS/DOOR HINDGES AND CORNERS AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE REAR PREP AND CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS, LIGHT BULB TUBES AND CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP.
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER/COMPRESSOR. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP OF POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (INSIDE CABINET), INTERIOR OF PREP REACH IN PREP COOLER DOORS/DOOR HINDGES AND CORNERS AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE REAR PREP AND CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS, LIGHT BULB TUBES AND CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 17, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED BY POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (BY COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED THICK FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED HOLES/GAPS IN WALL AT BASE UNDER POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN DAMAGED WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FLOOR CLUTTERED BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS OR ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Sep 20, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46.7F -48.7F AND 49.1F.DOOR OF UNIT IN POOR REPAIR,(BROKEN NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE DOOR).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR OF UNIT. TAGGED DISPLAY PREP COOLER "DO NOT USE".FAX LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH WHEN UNIT IS FIXED PH#312-746-4240.INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE FOOD PRODUCTIVITY AND USE REACH-IN COOLERS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO63961-18
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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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:HARD BOILED EGG(WITHOUT THE SHELL)IN WATER STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 53.5F; COOKED GREEN PEPPER AT TEMP OF 53F STORED INSIDE THE PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER(UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40.6F).COOKED SASAUGE AT TEMP OF 107F.3F STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE ,IN PIZZA PREP AREA.COOKED WHITE RICE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEMP OF 100.9F -101.6F;COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 85.2F,TUNA AT TEMP OF 47.4F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.9F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 52F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 48.9F SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 55.5F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 52F CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.8F, ALL FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO FOUND GYRO CONE (MEAT ROLL)PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT (BROILER UNIT IS OFF)AT TEMP OF 69.7F -72.8F AND 82F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD MENTIONED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND OWNER ONCE THE MEAT IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE.BROILER ELEMENTS MUST BE TURNED DON WHENEVER PRODUCT IS PRESENT.POUNDS 35.VALUE 80.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO63961-18
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED SLICED COOKED CHICKEN ON CUTTING BOARD ON TOP REAR PREP TABLE UNCOVERD, OBSERVED HOUSE FLIE INSIDE UNCOVERED GARBAGE CONTAINER(WHICH WAS STORED NEXT TO PREP TABLE,WERE FOOD WAS STORED) AND THAN SAME FLIE WENT ON TOP CUTTING BOARD AND SLICED MEAT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 4 VALUE 15 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63962-10
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP THE LID ON EDGES OF THE CONTAINER AND GREASE ON GROUND,WHICH IS COVERED WITH PEBBLES.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CONTAINER AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 HOOOO63962-10
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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. DO NOT USE FOAM CUPS TO PICK- UP DRY AND COOKED FOOD,MUST USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS OR PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR FOOD, TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN CHEST FREEZER, DO NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREAS BUILD-UP).
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Apr 6, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 52.7F,MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F,COKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.7F,AND PEELED BOILED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 46.7F,THOSE PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER.UNIT MAINTAINES TEMPERATURE OF 38.7F. FOUND FOOD STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE :COOKED WEDGE POTATOES AT TEMP OF 101.6F AND TWO WHOLE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF107.2F TO 116.7F. ALSO FOUND GYRO MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FROM 44.5F, 45.1F,AND 47.6F. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE.CHECK THAT BROILER ELEMENTS ARE TURNED ON WHENEVER PRODUCTS IS PRESENT.(THE BROILER WAS TURNED OFF). NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE. FOOD PRODUCTS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE 30.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO59445-11
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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.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES,AFTER HANDLING AND TOUCHING DIRTY EQUIPMENTS,ALSO EMPLOYEE HANDLED A DIRTY BOTTLE(AND UNMARKED) OF SALAD DRESSING THAT WAS GIVEN TO HIM BY THE CUSTOMER TO PUT DRESSING ON HER SANDWICHES,WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS MADE A SANDWICHES FOR ANOTHER CUSTOMER.WASHING HANDS PROCEDURE GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59445-11
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.FOUND PREMISES WITHOUT HOT WATER(HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 60F-62.5F AND 66F. HOT WATER TANK WAS OFF(OWNER STATED THAT HE TURNED IT OFF BECAUSE THE WATER WAS TOO HOT),AT 2:30 PM HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AFTER OWNER RE LIT THE PILAR LITE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO59446-12
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SECOND PREP AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS, INSIDE THE SINK WAS STORED LIDS AND UTENSILS;ATTEMPTED TO WASH HANDS,HOWEVER SINK WAS CLOGGED.TAGGED EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO WAS HANDS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH (FAX #312-746-4240)WHEN SINK IS FIXED PRIOR TO USE IT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO59446-12
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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.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO SERVE FOOD,DO NOT USE STYRO FOAM CUPS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR BROKEN WATER HANDLE AT TOILET BOWL,IN STAFF WASHROOM.REMOVE PLASTIC POP CRATES USED FOR SHELVES INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.PROPER SHELVES IN NEEDED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SEAL WALL BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SECOND PREP AREA).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DRAIN STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SECOND PREP ARE.
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Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found some food items not properly labeled, dated in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.non food contact surfaces of coolr shelving that had rust shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equiment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repair, walls in rearbkitchen need detailed bcleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged/ missing light shields shall be replaced/provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust canopy needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, rear kitchen, and coolers need detailed cleaning(crevices).;l
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uptown Pizza & Bq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uptown Pizza & Bq on file is from Feb 27, 2023. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uptown Pizza & Bq?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Uptown Pizza & Bq.

Has Uptown Pizza & Bq's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Uptown Pizza & Bq have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uptown Pizza & Bq means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.