Villa Palermo Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
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Score
Villa Palermo Pizza appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Villa Palermo Pizza trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE,NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GRIME AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND BUILD UP DUST ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 24, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD: LIKE SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE FROM PREP COOLER IN PIZZA AREA AND OTHER FOOD READY TO EAT. NO HAND WASHING AFTER HANDLING CARDBOARD, OPEN AND CLOSE REFRIGERATION, DUMPING FOOD IN GARBAGE CONTAINER ETC. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 58.5F, DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 54.3F TO 59F; COOKED CHOPPED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 53.6F. THE MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE BY THE MEAT SLICED IN PREP AREA.POUNDS 8, VALUE 25 PRIORITY VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION 3-501.16(A:1)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST ON TOP ANOTHER POT AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 122.3F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-1-2023,REPORT#2586154 #39)3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #40)2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN. #47) 4-501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #47) 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE THREE-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #53)6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND AND UNDER THE EAST COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA AND STAFF WASHROOM.ALSO SOAP IN PIZZA PREP AREA HANDWASHING WAS DILUTED WITH WATER WITH RATIO OF MORE WATER THAN SOAP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING .DO NOT DILUTE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL IN STAFF WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OWNER STATED DIDN'T HAVE EXTRA AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO USE NAPKINS. ALWAYS HAVE EXTRA PAPER TOWELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION 6-301.11
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE,NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GRIME AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND BUILD UP DUST ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 1, 2023
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE THREE-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE THREE-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES' ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT PIZZA STATION AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14-MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR.
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Nov 10, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. ALONG THE WALLS AND IN 3 STORAGE UNITS BY BAIT STATIONS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR TO TREAT ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DEAD MICE IN BASEMENT IN STORAGE UNIT AND BY FRONT BASEMENT DOOR.ALSO OBSERVED ONE TRAPPED MOUSE ON GLUEBOARD IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OWNER SWEEPED UP AND THREW AWAY DEAD MOUSES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT PIZZA STATION AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR.
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Dec 18, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT COFFEE MACHINE AND POP MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON PIPE IN BASEMENT USED TO DRAIN UPSTAIRS POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114- FLOOR TILES BROKEN,CRACKED IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE SMALL WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13- COVING/BASEBBOARD THROUGOUTH THE BASEMENT RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: No proof of disclosure and reminder on the menu. Instructed to provide reminder and disclosure and asterisk on the menu, table tents, placards deli case or other effective written means. Priority Foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE ROACHES APPROXIMATELY OVER 10 IN THE BASEMENT(NOT BEING USED AS A FOOD STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222252 DATED 9/12/18. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER(PEPSI)WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE ARM CONNECTOR OF THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAINED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING/BASEBBOARD THROUGOUTH THE BASEMENT RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES BROKEN,CRACKED IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE SMALL WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 PIZZA PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F. COOLER FOUND AT 71.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SAUSAGE AT 65.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A) THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. SAUSAGE AT 53.8F AND 65.8F, PEPPERONI AT 69.8F, COOKED SPINACH AT 68.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED OR AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) NO POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY OR PRINTED ON MENU. NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A-B) ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAME. PREPARATION AND EXPIRATION DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED. TORN MESH SCREEN WITH LARGE OPEN GAPS. ALSO REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR NOTED PROPPED OPEN. DOORS MUST BE CLOSED. REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED WITH NO TORN MESH, OPEN HOLES OR GAPS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-4.12(E) SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FOOD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (B)(2) ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED COVERED OR INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(E) RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE BOX FREEZER AND COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(E) MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER. FOOD CONTACT CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) EXTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE GAS STOVES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.---- INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAK INTO BUCKETS UNDER TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND SUPPORTED BY SODA CRATES AND BRICK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK AND REMOVE BRICK AND PLASTIC CRATES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYMENT OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 9, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AROUND THE COOKING STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Nov 2, 2017
Complaint
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 OVER 8 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AND ALONG WALL BY THE SODA DISPENSER UNIT. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES ALONG WALL BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AROUND THE COOKING STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 6, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AROUND THE COOKING STOVE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 24, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDE DOWN TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER BY THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING HANDLE OF WATER FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF 2ND WALK IN COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 20, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED ACCROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN AT 51.0F AMBIENT AIR. THE COOLER CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING SHRIMP, BEEF, AND PORK. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F: 2LBS OF SHRIMP VALUED AT $8 AT 51.7F, 3 LBS OF CANADIAN BACON VLAUED AT $8 AT 51.3F, OBSERVED 3 LBS OF GROUND BEEF VALUED AT $10 AT 51.9, OBSERVED 4 LBS COOKED SPINACH AT 50.2 VALUED AT $5. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REINSPECTION REPORT # 1770976 DATED 5/24/16. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE DUE BY 8/17/16 # 32 OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER RACKS AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT, OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFIGERATORS, OBSERVED HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE, OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELF BELOW HOT HOLDING UNIT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FRYERS, STOVE TOPS AND SIDES OF STOVES, RACKS WITHIN ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL GASKETS NEED TO BE CLEANED, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER ACROSS FROM 3 COMP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ALL DARK GOOVES MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF PIZZA DOUGH MAKER LOCATED NEAR PIZZA OVEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF 2ND WALK IN COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEAR CHEST FREEZER ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS. OBSERVED CILING VENT IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL HOODS AND VENTS WITH GREASE ACCUMULAITON. DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
May 24, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER RACKS AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND PEELING/ CHIPPING PAINT. COOLERS NEXT TO STOVE AND ACCROSS FROM STOVE. REPAINT ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER NEXT ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE. OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE TO WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELF BELOW HOT HOLDING UNIT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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82
May 17, 2016
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR PIZZA OVEN CONTAINING POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 51.4F. REPAIR MAN WAS CALLED AND UNIT WAS FIXED DURING INSPECTION TO 37.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING: 6LBS OF SAUSAGE VALUED AT $20 AT 51.4F, 3LBS OF PEPPERONI VALUED AT $5 AT 59.0F, 1LB OF BACON VALUED AT $5 AT 54.3F, 1LB OF COOKED BROCCOLI VALUED AT $2 AT 57.4F, 3LBS OF COOKED SPINACH VALUED AT $3 AT 56.8F, 1LB OF CUT PINAPPLE VALUED AT $2 AT 58.2F, 1LB OF SHRIMP VALUED AT $5 AT 57.3F, 1/2 LB OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $1 AT 56.5F, 2 LBS OF BACON VALUED AT $3 AT 57.3F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION O7-38-005 (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 10 RAT DROPPING IN BASEMENT CONTAINING ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING UNIT. MUST CLEAN UP ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUCT CLEAN UP ALL DEAD ROACHES AND ELIMINATE ANY LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER RACKS AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND PEELING/ CHIPPING PAINT. COOLERS NEXT TO STOVE AND ACCROSS FROM STOVE. REPAINT ALL RACKS AND MAINTAIN IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER NEXT ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR DOOR HANDLE. OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE TO WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELF BELOW HOT HOLDING UNIT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVES TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS ARE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN 1ST WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND SODA POP MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS BEHIND SODA AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTIAN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND SODA DISPENSING AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL THERMOMETERS NEED EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS THAT CAN BE CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE COOLERS ARE AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ALL OVER PIZZA COUNTERS. CLEAN ALL DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AND USE SANITIZER TO STORE CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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55
Oct 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage area front storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in rear kitchen area, and by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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78
May 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TOP GASKET PORTION OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR IN THE REAR WALK-IN PIZZA DOUGH COOLER.
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90
Oct 7, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/LOWER SIDE OF DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVER/VENTILATION ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVER.
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82
Sep 21, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #596436 DATED 9/8/11 #18: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES (NYMPH AND ADULT) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS- BY THE SODA MACHINE,ON THE CORNER BOTTOM OF THE CHEMICAL SHELVING,UNDER THE COMPUTER DESK, ON WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND ON THE FLOOR OVER 40 TOTAL, AND NOTED RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE CAGE IN THE BASEMENT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS RELATED TO SANITATION AND MAINTENENCE OF PREMISES TO ELIMINATE FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PESTS.
14
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. (NOTED CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY.)
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND SERVICE ARTICLES. PROVIDE LIDS FOR INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT, HAVE DUMPSTER LIDS REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PART AND TOP OF THE COOKING STOVES, GRILL, OVEN ,DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE COOLER AND WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA, UNDERSIDES OF ALL SHELVING, TABLES AND COUNTERTOPS. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. REMOVE DEAD FLIES FROM INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, SANITIZE SURFACES. CLEAN EXERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS, PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND BAGS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH , AND BEHIND THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG COOKING LINE AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RAISED SHELVING TO KEEP ALL FOOD/DRINK PRODUCT 6" OFF FLOOR AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL AND CEILING SURFACES AND VENTS/LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME THROUGH-OUT. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR (DOUGH) WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT MOP SINK (HOSE ATTACHED TO BIBB). MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 8, 2011
Complaint
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES, AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS, BEHIND THE ICE BIN, BEHIND THE PIZZA COOLER, ON THE CORNER BOTTOM OF THE CHEMICAL RACK SHELVING , UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, UNDER THE PEPSI COOLER AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE BASEBOARD OVER 30 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE CAGES IN THE BASEMENT OVER 10 TOTAL. ALSO, DOOR TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOF, NOTED 1/2 INCH OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR/RODENT PROOF DOOR. ADDITIONALLY, MUST SEAL ALL GAPS/OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE CHASES. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CAULK/SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGH-OUT, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGH-OUT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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78
Jul 1, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Must clean in detail the floor behind and under all the cooking equipment,under and behind the ice bin in the front area and inside the walk in cooler for the dough and maintain.
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82
Jun 24, 2011
Routine
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE, ,CORNER AND BEHIND THE SEWAGE PIPE AND INSIDE THE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS, OVER 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE THE ROACHES, INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER. (NOTED CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, REMOVE THE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER; ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDES AND FRONT, TOP PART OF ALL THE COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER, GRILL , OVEN AND COOLERS; BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE; AND THE WINDOW SILLS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA, AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. RIPPED OFF AND MISSING PLASTIC BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT BY THE MIDDLE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP IN BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AND BY THE WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD/REMOVE ALL THE UNUSED WIRE RACKS, PANS, SOME ARTICLES NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASHCLOTH USED FOR WIPING ALL THE PREP TABLES AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 5, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//FOUND COOKED BACON INSIDE THE WALK IN ON THE FLOOR IN A DIRTY BOX STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.IT WAS NOT COVER NOR HAD A LINING INSIDE BOX. MGN DENATURE COST 12 DOLLARS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//FOUND 50 PLUS RODENT DROPPING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.INST TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER, UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION, DRY STORAGE, AREA NEEDS DATES AND LABLES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULT USE UTENSILIS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NEED PROPERLY STORED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAIN AND VERY BAD PITTING CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT THE FOOD AND PREP AREA. A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN THE STOVE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER,AND WALK IN COOLER,GREASE BOX IS RUSTY,NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN OR REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. NEEDS LIDS FOR ALL GARAGE CAN IN KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND DRY STORAGE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. NEEDS TO STORED ALL FOOD NON FOOD OFF THE FLOORS. 6 INCH OFF FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT BING MAINTAIN. DOOR IS RUSTY NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN AND CLEANED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Palermo Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Palermo Pizza on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Palermo Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Villa Palermo Pizza.
Has Villa Palermo Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Villa Palermo Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Villa Palermo Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Villa Palermo Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Palermo Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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