Pass

Dino's Pizza

7004-7006 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant ZIP 60656 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 24, 2025

Dino's Pizza was last inspected on March 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

March 24, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Food containers boxes and large pots stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and waiters station not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the service prep cooler by the oven. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain accumulated dirt and dust inside the exhaust hood.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

25 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted individual to-go disposable containers and bowls with no handle used for scooping serving food at the service prep coolers. Instructed to provide tongs, serving spoons, or ladle for scooping food.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a bag with breas stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and waiters station not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes and foil paper used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted unfinished wood used for shelving at the dry storage. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of the table at the bar. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line floor inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain floors inside the walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE OPPOSIT THE COOKING STOVE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Noted hand wash sink next to the prep talbe and by the cooking stove inaccesible with a water jar and serving tongs inside the sink. Instructed that all hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wastewater backing up at the 3 compartment sink with dirt, grease, and food particles into one of the compartment sinks when water is released from one sink.instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor. Also noted large pots with food stored inside walk in cooler with no lids.(using pizza rounds boxes for making pizza as cover). Instructed to provide proper lids for pots.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no splashguard between exposed hand sink and prep table opposit the cooking stove. Must install a washable splashguard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and dishwashing area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside door of 2 door freezer by the walk in cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy and grey substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans above the 3 compartment sink at the dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and maintain all fant and vents where ever needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line floor inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain floors inside the walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--observed peeling paint debris on section of ceiling above the front service counter.instructed to repair,remove peeling paint debris and maintain ceiling to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at hand sink in dishwashing 3-compartment sink area and in pizza prep area and at bar area.instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item name (salt, sugar, flour etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provided hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on top of prep table in main kitchen prep area. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease buildup inside of the deep fryers and exterior surfaces of the dishwashing machine to remove dried up debris build-up and to mantain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the hand sink next to the rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint debris on section of ceiling above the front service counter.instructed to repair,remove peeling paint debris and maintain ceiling to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields for light fixture in main kitchen prep area.instructed to provide and maintain light shields for light fixture or shatter-proof light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at exposed hand washing sink located in bar. Instructed to maintain soap at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink and 2 other exposed hand washing sinks. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed take out menus properly marked with consumer advisory but dine in menus not marked. Instructed to mark all copies of menu with reminder, disclosure, and footnote. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on salad prep cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacles inside either women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on vent in men's toilet room closest to pizza prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violation not corrected from report #2366547 dated 3/30/2020: #58 " observed incomplete allergen certification on site. Instructed management to become allergen certified." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handsoap and hand drying device or papertowel at handsink in rear dishwashing area and handsink behind bar. (corrected on site, manager provided handsoap and papertowel). Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage at hand sink in prep area and in bar area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or "consume by" dating (7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory or disclosure and reminder posted and on menus for raw/undercooked foods. Instructed to provide. Information given. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food containers/bins identified with common name (sugar, salt, flour etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind ice machine and coffee machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners inside hot water tank room in rear area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with incomplete proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete allergen certification on site. Instructed management to become allergen certified.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site.istructed management to create an employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy /.kit on site.instructed management to create a clean-up policy/kit priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow devices at the ice machine and coffee maker.instructed management to install or find the location of the backflow devices. Core violation

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light bulb and shield at hot line food prep area.instructed management to replace both bulb and shield. Core violation

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed wooden cabinets above the three compartment sink in poor repair- found damaged and worn surfaces and a black, mold-like substance on the bottom. Instructed facility to replace/repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement beer walk in cooler floor to be in poor repair- rusted and damaged. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and with soap and paper towels and to maintain.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 30 rat droppings in the basement. Also observed the rear door near the dish area to have a quarter inch gap along the bottom edge. Instructed facility to remove any pests and evidence, clean affected areas, seal rear door so it is tight fitting, and maintain. Recommend to have licensed pest control provider service facility. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed wooden cabinets above the three compartment sink in poor repair- found damaged and worn surfaces and a black, mold-like substance on the bottom. Instructed facility to replace/repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement beer walk in cooler floor to be in poor repair- rusted and damaged. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the urinal in the men's washroom to not flush (single occupancy with working toilet adjacent). Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and with soap and paper towels and to maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dried food and some litter underneath and around coolers and freezers in prep/cooking area and floors inside dry storage room along the walls and in all corners in rear prep where hot water tank is located.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover and ceiling with excessive dust and mold like build-up inside walk in cooler in rear prep/cooking area and must clean and maintain walls and ceiling with mold like accumulation inside beer walk in cooler in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside pizza prep cooler in prep area and inside front reach in/display cooler (located in small dining area).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment stored in basement storage to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bar soda gun holster to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking water pipe in the basement that drips into a mop sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected: 9-24-2015, report #1576073: 24-dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in left side of three compartment sink. Water coming up middle compartment. Also, left seem on left side of three comartment sink broken and establishment using plumbers putty. Premises is not able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed to repair three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils and have seem welded. Must have drainlines and grease trap detail clean to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamiation before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Chemical room storage shelves not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of coolers with food debris. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize cooler and gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Rear screen door not maintained or sealed from pest. Instructed to replace screen door and have screen door tight fitting around door frame.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light bulbs not in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install light shield with end caps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Sanitizing rinse not proper concentration at dish machine. Low temperature dish machine, while in use not properly sanitizing.chlorine at 0 ppm. Instructed that low temperature dish machine must properly sanitize at 100 ppm of chloring. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "held for inspection tag" placed on dish machine.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Outer openngs not protected or rodent proofed. Observed rear exit door with 1/4 inch gap in right corner. Instructed to repair and seal door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease box not cleaned, maintained or rodent proofed. Observed grease box with wasted old grease on ground in front of grease box and encrusted along sides and on top lid. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in left sode of three compartment sink. Water coming up middle compartment. Also, left seem on left side of three comartment sink broken and not able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed to repair three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils and have seem welded. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected: 4-10-2015, report #1434743: 38-no exposed handsink bowl at bar. Instructed manager to provided exposed handwash bowl with running n=hot and cold water at bar. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamiation before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Chemical room storage shelves not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Ice bins in bar not provided with covers to protect ice. Instructed to provide covers over ice bins.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep table, soda gun holder, sinks, and storage shelves not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind and under equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Men's toilet room handsinks water pressure low. Instructed to increase running water under city pressure. Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide sink stoppers for each compartment. Sprayer at three compartment in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to install holder for sprayer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not conspicuous inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handwash bowl at bar. Instructed manager to provide exposed handwash bowl with running hot and cold water at bar.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 15 mice droppings on floor in chemical storage room. Instructed manager to remove all droppings and sanitize effected areas by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves in chemical storage room also wooden shelf surfaces bubbling/breaking inside cabinets above dishwash 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to paint/seal exposed raw wooden shelves in chemical room and replace/repair damaged wooden shelves at said area, shelf surfaces must be smooth and easy to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on shelves at dishwash area. Must clean all unclean shelves and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor under and around dishwash 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain floor throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handwash bowl at bar. Instructed manager to provide exposed handwash bowl with running hot and cold water at bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restriants. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of dish machine with build-up, beer walk in cooler door with black stain (basement). Noted plastic curtain inside beer walk-in cooler (basement) with mold like build-up. Instructed to clean or remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners behind bar and in basement.------ must detail clean and maintain floors underneath dish machine with food debris.--------noted water pooling around floor darin in basement (by soda syrup racks). Instructed to level.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found walls behind dish machine not clean and in poor repair. Instructed to clean and repair/replace rotten wood wall to prevent pest harborage.-----------must detail clean and maintain walls around/inside beer walk-in cooler with mold like build-up in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted cooler drain line draining into middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink (dish room). Instructed to drain properly into floor drain.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken base of shelf in prep area, under the slicers. Surface must be smooth, cleaned and non-absorbent material. Provide lid for the ice bin,behind the bar. Replace raised shelves(6" off the floor) and remove pop crates,for cleaning purpose.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean under the bar counter: build-up of dust,spider webs, beer caps etc.must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Regrout floor in dish room,standing water between tiles. Sweep floor throughout the basement.seal hole on floor between the pizza oven and wall(south-east wall). Also seal holes througouht the premises. Elevate food and non-food items 6" off the floor in all storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair wall under the 3 compartment sink and part of dish machine, and behind the grease trap,walls are uneven and broken. Also remove black substance from wall under the window ledge around dish machine,north side

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet neck at three compartment sink is lose and leaking instructed to repair

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside waste oil container not maintained: observed layer of waste oil on top the lid and on the rim of container, which grease is dripping on ground by the container. Instructed to scrape oil from ground, clean lid and keep area clean to minimize rodent and insect activities.serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken base of shelf in prep area, under the slicers. Surface must be smooth, cleaned and non-absorbent material. Provide lid for the ice bin,behind the bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace raised shelves(6" off the floor) and remove pop crates,for cleaning purpose.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean pop gun holder and pop gun at bar area,a build-up of slime substance.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean under the bar counter: build-up of dust,spider webs, beer caps etc.must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Regrout floor in dish room,standing water between tiles. Sweep floor throughout the basement.seal hole on floor between the pizza oven and wall(south-east wall). Also seal holes througouht the premises. Elevate food and non-food items 6" off the floor in all storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair wall under the 3 compartment sink and part of dish machine, and behind the grease trap,walls are uneven and broken. Also remove black substance from wall under the window ledge around dish machine,north side.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet neck at three compartment sink is lose and leaking instructed to repair.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label foods in coolers, freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).lower shelving of prep tables need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dishmachine areas need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt., storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.Walls in bsmt.,storage areas not clean need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area by dish machine area shall be provided. Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

  23. Conditional

    Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: for next regular inspection

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: For next regular inspection

  24. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND COOLER AT 49.7F NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,TAGGED COOLER,INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER,ONCE FIXED,MUST FAX LETTER TO SUPERVISOR TURKALY 312-746-4240

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND CHEESE 5 LBS AT 47.5F,RANCH DRESSING 49.7F,THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING 47.6,COLESLAW 2 LBS,48.5F,MAYONNAISE 46.8F,MUSHROOM 46.5F,TARTAR SAUCE 47.2F,CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING 48.5F,CAESAR DRESSING 49,2F,CHEESE DRESSING 49.2F; ALLDRESSINGS ARE OPEN BOTTLES,TOTAL 20 LBS;MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE FOODS;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ATTACHED PIPES/TUBES ABOVE COOKING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS IN FRONT AREA MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED;DOOR OPENINGS AT THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN DISH AREA NEEDS REPAINTING,STONE WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FINISH,MUST BE SMOOTH;CEILING TILES IN DISH AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA AND AIR FAN IN KITCHEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.