Pompei, 2953-2955 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Pompei
Address: 2953-2955 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Sep 19, 2012
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  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 7, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 15, 2010 100
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Dec 13, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Dec 20, 2011 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 30, 2012 0
  • * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 10, 2012 50
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MINIMIZED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 11, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 14, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 19, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 7, 2010

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AT 60F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MINESTRONE SOUP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.9F, DICED TOMATOES IN THE SALAD COOLER AT 49.4F, SOFT BOILED EGGS IN THE SALAD COOLER AT 73F, COOKED PASTA AT 53-59.9F, PROVOLONE CHEESE AT 56.8F, PIZZA A 59.9F, RAW CHICKEN AT 52.3F, CHEESECAKE AT 53F, AND PIZZA STRUDEL AT 55F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE REAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED OPEN GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER DOORS. MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS, TOP AND INTERIOR OF ALL PIZZA OVENS, DOUGH MIXER AND ROLLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT AROUND THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED (ESPECIALLY BELOW THE PIZZA OVENS AND BEHIND THE DOUGH MIXER). DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE SOILED CEILING TILES. SEAL THE WALL AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DOUGH MACHINE. SEAL THE FRP BOARD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS. REPAIR THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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 INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Oct 15, 2010

PEST ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.
OBSERVED OPEN GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER DOORS. MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PIZZA OVENS, DOUGH MIXER AND ROLLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS.

Dec 13, 2011

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F AND THE PIZZA HOLDING COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMEPRATURE OF 53F. BOTH UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH COOLER UNITS BELOW 40F. PIZZA HOLDING COOLER HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION SO TAG WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SALAD DRESSINGS AT 47F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 61F, ROAST BEEF AT 62F, CHICKEN AT 50-60F, CALAMARI AT 54, COOKED PIZZAS AND PIZZACOTTOS AT 82F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 75# OF FOOD WORTH $550. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE HANDSINK NEAR THE COOK'S LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A CONTAINER OF SLICED POTATOES STORED INSIDE OF THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO FOOD IS TO BE STORED IN THE HANDSINKS AND THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED THE FOOD CONTAINER ON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA, DINING ROOM, AND BOTH PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THESES AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WITH RODENT BURROWS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AND FILL IN THE RODENT BURROWS WITH CONCRETE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING CABINET IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE MIDDLE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Dec 20, 2011

PEST ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE MIDDLE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ANY BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES.
All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Mar 30, 2012

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, SALAD DRESSINGS, GRILLED CHICKEN AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 57F, GRILLED CHICKEN AT 61F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45-52F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 48F, CALAMARI AT 60F, SALAMI AND HAM AT 62F, GOAT CHEESE AR 52F, MEDITTERANEAN SALAD AT 52F, MINESTRONE SOUP AT 43F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 53# AND 14 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $265. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #659772 ON 12/20/11 NOT CORRECTED: #32/1 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE MIDDLE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR. 34/1 - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ANY BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES. 38/1 - All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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. OBSERVED SEWAGE ODOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA COOK'S LINE. MUST INVESTIGATE THE SOURCE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.

Apr 10, 2012

SEE VIOLATION #14.
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 VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #679361 ON 3/30/12 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY WAS MINIMIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. 29/01 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #659772 ON 12/20/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - REPAIR THE MIDDLE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR. 38/01 - REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. NEW DOOR HINGE WAS ORDERED FOR THE PIZZA COOLER AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON 4/13/12. PLUMBING LEAK WAS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 44F, BLUE CHEESE AT 50F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 50F, SOFT BOILED EGG AT 55F, SALAMI AND CHEESE MIXTURE AT 49F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/30/12 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE AND REAR PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS.
SEE VIOLATION #14.

Sep 11, 2012

MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOUR COOLERS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. SMALL FRONT PREP COOLER FOUND AT 47.7 WITH CALAMARI AT 51F. FRONT PREP SALAD COOLER AT 55.2F WITH COOKED, READY TO EAT CHICKEN AT 51.1F. FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AT 60.8F WITH COOKED, READY TO EAT POTATOES AT 67.6F. PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.1F WITH COOKED PASTA AT 53.1F. ALL COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
14 COOKED ASSORTED TOPPING PIZZAS FOUND IN FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 60.7F TO 67.1F. ALL PIZZAS DISCARDED. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF COOLER TO RANGE BETWEEN 38.7 TO 42.6F. INSTRUCTED TO COOL PIZZAS COMPLETELY TO 40F BEFORE STORING IN LINE COOLER OR PROVIDING ADEQUATE SPACE FOR AIR CIRCULATION IN COOLER. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 20 TO 30 LBS ASSORTED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED EGGS AT 64.4F, CHICKEN AT 51.1F, FETA CHEESE AT 49.1F, CALAMARI AT 51F, 10- LBS BLUE CHEESE AT 67.6F, COOKED POTATOES AT 60.8F, 20 LBS COOKED PASTA AT 53.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL FOODS DISCARDED TO BE APPROXIMATLY $500.00.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND LOWER ICE HOLDING BIN WITH BLACK/BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE AND FORMING ON WATER AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT MACHINE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVE EMPLOYEE PREPARING SALADS AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. SAME EMPLOYEE THEN PROCEEDED TO OPEN COOLERS, ARRANGE PANS IN ICE BATH, RETURN FOODS TO COOLERS THEN PUT ON RUBBER GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. REVIEWED HAND WASHING REQUIREMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT. C.D.P.H. DOES NOT REQUIRE THE WEARING OF GLOVES. HOWEVER, FREQUENT HANDWASHING AND HANDWASHING JUST BEFORE AND AFTER THE USE OF GLOVES IS REQUIRED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(B).
OBSERVED LARGE OPEN 1 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR FROM REAR BAKING PREP AREA TO OUTDOOR DUMPSTER HOLDING AREA WHERE APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 20 RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED ALONG WALL BEHIND CONTAINERS AND IN AN OPEN HOLE IN CEMENT NEXT TO REAR DOOR LEADING TO REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. REAR DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, DROPPING REMOVED AND RODENT BURROW SEALED AT REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING LID. MUST REPLACE AND HAVE ALL WASTE CONTAINER LIDS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-10-12 NOT CORRECTED.#33- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE AND REAR PREP AREA.#34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.#35-DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST PROVIDE READABLE, ACCESSIBLE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
WALL BASEBOARD TILE UNDER FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING AND HOLE IN WALL UNDER SAME SINK. MUST REPLACE AND SEAL HOLE. DIRTY WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN.
SHELVING INSIDE TALL REACH-IN PASTA COOLER IN FRONT PREP WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC SEALING. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP SALAD COOLER. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS THIS STAINS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD CART AT REAR PREP BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN.
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SLIME AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. EXTERIOR LARGE MIXING BOWL FOUND STORED WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN.
MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON FRONT PREP COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FAR NORTH SIDE OF FRONT FOOD PREP WITH BROKEN LEFT SIDE WATER HANDLE, DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE.

Sep 19, 2012

REPLACED BROKEN LEFT WATER HANDLE ON FAR NORTH SIDE FRONT PREP DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. MUST REPAIR.
BUSINESS HAS ON PREMISES WRITTEN CONFIRMATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF MISSING GARBAGE LID FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT DATED 9-13-12. LID TO BE REPLACED BY 9-20-12.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP SALAD COOLER. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS THIS STAINS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE
MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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