Legacy Pizza/Bacci Cafe and Pizzeria

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Numerous dead insects on floor and in traps in basement storage areas. Must remove all dead pests, replace soiled traps.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Water leaking from cracked pipe along wall in basement. Must repair leak and maintain plumbing.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the men washroom upstairs out of order due to broken tiolet. Instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unused washroom in basement in poor repair: broken walls and ceiling, building debris on floor and fixtures. Must clean, repair and maintain basement washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Holes in basement walls and floor/wall junctions in basement. Must smoothly seal all holes/openings. Dust and grease accumulated on ceiling vents and in ventilation hood, many stained ceiling tiles through-out. Must clean and maintain same. Repalce all stained ceiling tiles.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep coolers not maintaining proper temperature 49.2-59.7f. Also observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 55.4-60f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued. Service arrived to make repairs to units.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Pest activity on site. 5 rodent droppings (mouse) on shelving in rear hallway to alley. Over 20 rodent droppings (rat) in basement storage areas. 2 live cockroaches on basement floor. Must eliminate pest activity. Have premises servied by pest control company. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-020(a).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Numerous dead insects on floor and in traps in basement storage areas. Must remove all dead pests, replace soiled traps.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 2 doors propped open to outside. Must install screen doors if open doors are needed for ventilation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler. Instructed to replace

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine or quats sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Water leaking from cracked pipe along wall in basement. Must repair leak and maintain plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clutter and unnecessary items in basement storage areas. Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else to prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning. Unused washroom in basement in poor repair: broken walls and ceiling, building debris on floor and fixtures. Must clean, repair and maintain basement washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Holes in basement walls and floor/wall junctions in basement. Must smoothly seal all holes/openings. Dust and grease accumulated on ceiling vents and in ventilation hood, many stained ceiling tiles through-out. Must clean and maintain same. Repalce all stained ceiling tiles.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 3/12/26 inspection (report #2632469) #55: observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, prep tables, and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times. Must clean and maintain floors throughout. Priority foundation violtion. Citation issued 7-42-090.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in container to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, prep tables, and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 66.7f-69.2f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Walk-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in container to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, prep tables, and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at the three compartment sink in disrepair with water leaking and splashing from the faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed door handle to walk-in cooler in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored on the floor in the diswashing area. Instructed to hang mops in utility area to allow to dry when not in use.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit on site for the sanitizer (bleach) being used for sanitizing. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of a sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at the three compartment sink in disrepair with water leaking and splashing from the faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed door handle to walk-in cooler in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored on the floor in the diswashing area. Instructed to hang mops in utility area to allow to dry when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed multiple containers of food without labels. Instructed to label all bulk food items not inside original container (flour, sugar, cornmeal, etc.).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed exposed foam-like caulk on the walls throughout premises in main prep area and basement. Instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed multiple containers of food without labels. Instructed to label all bulk food items not inside original container (flour, sugar, cornmeal, etc.).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed approximately 5 live roaches located in the following areas in front prep area in corner behind prep cooler, adjacent, and on wall near basement door. Also observed approximately 40 live ants on floor by pizza oven and three compartment sink. Also observed approximately 25 live small flies trhoughout basement and in stairwell leading to basement. Instructed to consult pest control to minimize pest activity on premises. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed exposed foam-like caulk on the walls throughout premises in main prep area and basement. Instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple containers of food without labels. Instructed to label all bulk food items that are not inside original container (flour, sugar, cornmeal, etc).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in traps located behind the following equipment: 2 door prep cooler, 2-door cold hold unit, a compartment sink, and on the wall above the basement door. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler. Instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelf in prep area. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables, and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed flour and pizza dough on floors throughout prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors throughout and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple missing ceiling panels near rear exit door. Instructed the person in charge to repair missing ceiling panels and maintain in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the grease and debris on the floor of the basement.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the accumulated grease on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no working thermometer inside of the 2 door prep cooler next to the grill.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed live insect activity on the premises. Observed 5 live cockraoches on the walls and floor of the basement storage area. Also observed 10 live small flying insects on the walls of the basement storage area. Also observed 5 live ants on the floor of the food prep area next to the pizza oven. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the 2 door prep cooler next to the grill, and the top of the pizza ovens.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed drywall beneath the sink in the women's washroom. Management instructed to cover the drywall with a cleanable surface or paint the drywall so the walls can be cleaned.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove the unused equipment from the basement (deep fryer).

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the accumulated grease on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2569709 on 1/13/23 not corrected: 55 - observed heavily stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area above both pizza ovens. Management instructed to clean or replace the stained ceiling tiles. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area above both pizza ovens. Management instructed to clean or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the men's washroom is not operational. Management instructed to replace the ventilation fan.

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 (salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on the floor in basement storage room.instructed to detail clean and remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean gaskets on doors all around the pizza prep line cooler to remove dried-up food debris and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at base of faucet of the 3-compartmentn sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles above the rear pot/pan dry storage racks and repair loose light fixture attached to the ceiling at rear prep/dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove hanging grease build-up and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written record describing the protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places.instructed to provide and maintain as required.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing as required by osha.instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed desserts in clamshell boxes sold "to go" without trace back information. Instructed to label with allergen and trace back information.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and broken tiles on floor throughout dining room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed desserts in clamshell boxes sold "to go" without trace back information. Instructed to label with allergen and trace back information.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's toilet room and unisex employee toilet room located in basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and broken tiles on floor throughout dining room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from report #2510270 dated 5/25/2021:#10 " observed soap and paper towel at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove" #51 " unable to locate backflow preventer device at mopsink in the basement. Instructed to provide." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple containers of food without labels. Instructed to label all bulk food items that are not inside original container (flour, sugar, cornmeal, etc).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door sweep at door near dry storage area and torn door sweep on walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed screen door near dishes and utensil storage area not properly fitting to door frame at top and bottom. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest activity.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 dead roaches throughout basement of facility. Instructed to remove.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths improperly stored between use. All wiping cloths must be stored in santizing solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed disclored and rough cutting boards at front prep area cold hold units. Instructed to resurface and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device at mopsink in the basement. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall of employee restroom in basement. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area near cold hold unit. Must replace and maintain light shield.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs in basement. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in women's restroom. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple containers of food without labels. Instructed to label all bulk food items that are not inside original container (flour, sugar, cornmeal, etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed disclored and rough cutting boards at front prep area cold hold units. Instructed to resurface and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device at mopsink in the basement. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall of employee restroom in basement. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area near cold hold unit. Must replace and maintain light shield.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in rear dry storage area and missing light bulbs in basement. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in women's restroom. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple containers of food without labels. Instructed to label all bulk food items that are not inside original container (flour, sugar, cornmeal, etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed disclored and rough cutting boards at front prep area cold hold units. Instructed to resurface and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device at mopsink in the basement. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall of employee restroom in basement. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area near cold hold unit. Must replace and maintain light shield.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area near cold hold unit. Must replace and maintain light shield.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area near cold hold unit. Must replace and maintain light shield.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hanging thermometer near door in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple containers of food without labels. Instructed to label all bulk food items that are not inside original container (flour, sugar, cornmeal, etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed disclored and rough cutting boards at front prep area cold hold units. Instructed to resurface and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device at mopsink in the basement. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall of employee restroom in basement. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area near cold hold unit. Must replace and maintain light shield.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in rear dry storage area and missing light bulbs in basement. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in women's restroom. Must repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2346120 dated 11/21/19 not corrected: #38-observed dead insects on the floor in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove. #55-replace the ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen area. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Must correct.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hanging thermometer near door in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple containers of food without labels. Instructed to label all bulk food items that are not inside original container (flour, sugar, cornmeal, etc).

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth in rear prep area near cold hold unit. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed disclored and rough cutting boards at front prep area cold hold units. Instructed to resurface and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device at mopsink in the basement. Instructed to provide.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED WASTEWATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall of employee restroom in basement. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in women's restroom. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in rear prep area near cold hold unit. Must replace and maintain light shield.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in rear dry storage area and missing light bulbs in basement. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2346120 dated 11/21/19 not corrected: #38-observed dead insects on the floor in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove. #55-replace the ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen area. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Must correct.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed the air temperature inside of the walk-in cooler at 46.8f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as chicken and cheese. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on the floor in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Replace the ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen area.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 instructed to clean and repaint or replace storage racks with rust accumulation inside walk-in cooler in rear prep/cooking area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate backflow preventer device at mopsink in the basement. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 (a) instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 instructed to replace inoperable lightbulb inside 2 door raech-in freezer in rear prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 instructed to clean and repaint or replace storage racks with rust accumulation inside walk-in cooler in rear prep/cooking area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate backflow preventer device at mopsink in the basement. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in basement storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 (a) instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 instructed to replace inoperable lightbulb inside 2 door raech-in freezer in rear prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe on the ceiling in the basement. Must repair to stop the leak.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe on the ceiling in the basement. Must repair to stop the leak.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of the ice maker, pipe where the water is coming from and surfaces with black moldy like substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize surfaces. Instructed not to use until the ice maker is cleaned and sanitized serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Exit entrance door not rodent/insects proofed with 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door. Also found evidence of mice dropping and two live roaches on the stair going to the basement and along the wall base all corner inside the small office where they do paper works approximately over 40 total. Instructed to eliminate roaches and mice droppings. Inform the pest control technician clean the affected areas and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster lid wide open with overflowing garbage. Instructed to close the lid all the times without overflowing garbage. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as sausage pizza, chicken wings, spaghetti with meat sauce,etc. Serious violation 7-38-012. Manager amanda arrived on site at 12:00pm during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: No drain board in the new 3 compartment sink. Must install metal drain board.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in both washrooms with dust accumulated. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe on the ceiling in the basement. Must repair to stop the leak. Increase the hot water pressure of the faucet inside the women's washbowl sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing visible thermometer in all prep cooler. Must provide visible thermometer in all prep cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice droppings over 25 total on the stairway going to the basement. Instructed to remove the droppings and sanitize affected areas. Also front and side doors not rodent/insects proofed with over 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the doors. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the doors. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Re caulk around the washbowl sink inside the men's washroom caulk worn out and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail remove grease build -up on the exterior sides of the grill, deep fryer and stove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Filter above the grill with heavy grease accumulated. Must clean remove grease and maintain. Ceiling vent above the cook line with heavy dust build-up. Must clean remove dust and maintain. Ceiling vent cover inside the women's washroom with heavy dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found prepackaged salads without labels. Instruct all prepackaged foods must have label and date. Corrected during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Many cracks in baseboards throughout dining room and kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found broken floor tiles near front door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found small crack in the wall near pizza oven. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls throughout dining room, kitchen and basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked, damaged, missing plastic door of the basement ice machine. Must replace. Torn rubber door gasket on kitchen box freezer lid and lid cracked with exposed insulation. Must replace lid or properly repair with smooth cleanable material.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the food preparation area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No idph food handler certificates for all food handlers. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit kitchen screen door leading onto milwaukee ave. And being used at this time found not rodent proofed or properly sealed/tight fitting. Open 1/2 inch gap on the bottom of the door and screen torn with open holes. Must repair door to make tight fitting on all sides and seal all screen holes. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from 12-3-14 inspection not corrected: #38-noted dipper well without running water at gelato display freezer and observed scoop stored in paper cup of water. Instructed to provide running water in the dipper well. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked, damaged, missing plastic door of the basement ice machine. Must replace. Torn rubber door gasket on kitchen box freezer lid and lid cracked with exposed insulation. Must replace lid or properly repair with smooth cleanable material.

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

Inspector’s note: Food encrusted table top can opener. Must clean after each use.

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

Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the dining room must be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield above the three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the food preparation area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No idph food handler certificates for all food handlers. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dipper well without running water at gelato display freezer. Instructed to provide.-----------must extend drain line from air conditioner line into floor drain behind 3 compartment sink.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (eg chicken, pizza, salads, hot and cold sandwiches etc.) instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city if chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when potentially hazardous foods are being handled. Serious violation issued 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine behind upper panel.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair cracked and missing floor tile in rear prep area or level.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose wall tiles and corners in prep area (next to 3 compartment sink).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device at mop sink faucet.--------must provide dipper well for gelato display/service freezer in front service line.----------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.---------must repair broken ventilation inside women's washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace broken and missing tiles thur-out premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields in back storage area and unbreakable bulbs, front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of basement ice machine are not clean. Must clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear prep area lights are not shielded. Must install light shields or shatter resistant bulbs.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Frozen dessert scoops improperly stored in cup of standing water. Instructed to install dipper well for proper scoop storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 3/28/12 (report #1194212) and 4/9/12 (report #1194224) not corrected: #30-found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers. #35-damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area shall be replaced. #36-missing light shield in walk-in cooler. Shall be provided. #38-must provide exhaust fan to basement bathroom. Serious violation. 7-42-090. Must label prepared foods with date of preparation, repair or replace all damaged ceiling tiles, install light shield in walk-in cooler and install mechanical ventilation in basement bathroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of basement ice machine are not clean. Must clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights inside pizza display case and in rear prep area are not shielded. Must install light shields or shatter resistant bulbs.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Basement toilet room door is not self-closing. Must install self-closing device.

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

Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device on water supply to ice machine or at utility sink (threaded faucet with hose on reel next to sink). Must install same.

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

Inspector’s note: Sighted slicer in basement with dried food debris on it. Must remove slicer from basement which is not approved as a food prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Frozen dessert scoops improperly stored in cup of standing water. Instructed to install dipper well for proper scoop storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area shall be replaced).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

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

Inspector’s note: Found/observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door, also found/observed rear kitchen exit door had 1/4 inch on bottom of door.Citation#H000072749 issued.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), damaged/broken floor tiles in rear storage area(1st floor)shall be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, exposed wood, in rear storage areas(1st floor, bsmt.)shall be repaired/sealed, damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area shall be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in walk in cooler, diplay cooler, shall be provided/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers need cleaning, must provide exhaust fan to bsmt bathroom.

Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

Inspector’s note: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. FOUND NO SOAP IN MEN'S TOILET AND NO PAPER TOWEL IN HANDSINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL;INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES

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. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP IN ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR

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. CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTS IN LADIES TOILET MUST BE FIXED

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: 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 THERMOMETER IN COOLER FRONT AREA