Ranalli's

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield for ceiling light located in the pizza prep station leading to rear prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove and clean dust and debris accumulation from fan guards in the walk-in cooler and womens restroom.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield for ceiling light located in the pizza prep station leading to rear prep area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with dried food debris inside the walk-in cooler.

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 in rear prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout the kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors throughout the kitchen preparation area and maintain them.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Dishwash 3-compartment sink right side compartment pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The office floor is cluttered throughout. Instructed all items must be elevated off the floor or removed.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment. Also repair rubber gasket at walk-in cooler.repair/replace

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease at interior of deep fryers,clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing grout at floor tiles in front oven.regrout said floor

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11-24-2021, report 2456998 #47)4-201.11 noted rusty and dirty shelves inside the walk-in cooler at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace #55)6-201.18 noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted loose and missing knobs on lid of service prep coolers at the pizza prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in cooler at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condenser in walk in cooler leaking into busbucket. Must repair condenser and abate leaking condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condenser in walk in cooler leaking into busbucket. Must repair condenser and abate leaking condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed pipes in basement dripping into busbucket from condensation. Repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All items in basement that are not in use and creating harborage for rodents and insects must be removed from premises. All remaining items must be stored 6 inches up off floor and away from walls.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from report # 2243952 dated 12/31/18 #55 observed dry storage and food related items in basement under utility lines. All food related items need to be stored in a protected manner, #55 observed food items, dry storage, and food related items in basement without smooth floors, walls, and ceilings. All food and food related items need to be removed from the basement or smooth floors walls and ceiling s must be installed to protect food. #58 observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS CONTAINING RODENT DROPPINGS INCLUDING 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, 100 DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP AREA ON LOWER SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND PIZZA OVEN AND COOLERS, OBSERVED 200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS ALONG WALLS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL, ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condenser in walk in cooler leaking into busbucket. Must repair condenser and abate leaking condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cases of soda and other food items stored on floor behind bar. Store all food at least 6 inches up off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wood pizza paddles to remove ready to eat pizza from a hot oven do not appear smooth easily cleanable or non absorbant. All paddles must be cleaned and sanitized and restored to a smooth easily cleanable surface that can maintain warewashing. Restore or replace paddles. Maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed plumbing leak under hand sink to the left of pizza prep area. Repair plumbing leak and maintain sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed pipes in basement dripping into busbucket from condensation. Repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All items in basement that are not in use and creating harborage for rodents and insects must be removed from premises. All remaining items must be stored 6 inches up off floor and away from walls.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent in womens washroom unclean with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hoods and filters above cooking area with excessive grease accumulation. Must clean filters adn hood and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from report # 2243952 dated 12/31/18 including #37 prepackaged desserts in front cooler need ingredients list and name and address of facility,#39 observed smooth easily cleanable splash guard must be installed between hand sink and ice behind bar. Install and maintain.#47 observed raw wood shelves behind bar . Must seal raw wood and maintain. #55 observed dry storage and food related items in basement under utility lines. All food related items need to be stored in a protected manner, #55 observed food items, dry storage, and food related items in basement without smooth floors, walls, and ceilings. All food and food related items need to be removed from the basement or smooth floors walls and ceiling s must be installed to protect food. #58 observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged desserts in front cooler with ingredients list and name and address of facility.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed small cups to scoop salad dressings. Remove small cups and use only long handled scoops. Observed smooth easeily cleanable splash guard is needed in between hand sink and ice behind bar. Install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood used for shelving behind bar. Must seal raw wood and restore it to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed fire extinguishing system to the left of cooking area with heavy dust accumation. Clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage and food related products in basement under utility lines. All food related items need to be stored in a protected manner.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items, dry storage and food related items stored in basement without smooth floors, walls or ceilings. All food and food related items need to be removed from the basement of smooth floors, walls and ceilings must be installed to protect food.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement storage areas. Must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on food shelving units.(tools, clothes,etc.) must remove tools and clothes from food shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: All to go food containers stored in the basement must be stored inverted

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gaskets at the cooks line three door cooler repaired with tape. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged baseboard coving along walls in the kitchen. Must replace/repair. Chipped/cracked ceramic steps to the kitchen from the bar. Must replace. Moldy, blackened wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: All to go food containers stored in the basement must be stored inverted.

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

Inspector’s note: Torn rubber door gaskets at the cooks line three door cooler repaired with tape. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged baseboard coving along walls in the kitchen. Must replace/repair. Chipped/cracked ceramic steps to the kitchen from the bar. Must replace. Moldy, blackened wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Label and date all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots,pans, trays, food containers must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent dust accumulation and possible contamnnation.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk worn out on the washbowl sinks in both washrooms, exposed hand sink in the kitchen prep area and the splash guard of the 3 compartment sink. Must re caulk and maintain. Defrost chest freezer behind the bar with heavy ice acummulated and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize interior of the ice maker and maintain. Clean and organize bottom shelve of the prep table in the kitchen and maintain. Clean in detail exterior sides of the stove with grease build-up and maintain. Remove dust build-up on the fan guard of the 2 door reach in coolers in the bar area and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash cloth for wiping the chopping boards, prep tables, dining tables, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers certificate next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the large wooden pizza peels soiled with old food debris. Instructed to detail clean all pizza peels on premises and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the lower compartment and sides of the deep fryers to remove heavy grease buildup and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The paint is chipping away from the wall directly behind the pot & pan storage rack near the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repaint the wall and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Several lightbulbs in the kitchen are either burned out or dimly lit. Instructed to replace bulbs to provide adequate lighting in the kitchen at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the lower compartment and sides of the deep fryers to remove heavy grease buildup and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The paint is chipping away from the wall directly behind the pot & pan storage rack near the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repaint the wall and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Several lightbulbs in the kitchen are either burned out or dimly lit. Instructed to replace bulbs to provide adequate lighting in the kitchen at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: No discharge drain hose provided at pop gun holder at front prep area,instructed to install said hose to a floor drain. No splash guard installed between the exposed hand sink ice bin and serving counter,at front prep area.must provide splash guards on both side of the exposed hand sink at said areas. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up on top the grease container under the three compartment sinks,instructed to clean and maintain.vent covers in kitchen with a build-up of dust and grease instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Debris and grimes on floor under the three compartment sinks and behind the grease trap.debris on floor in basement storage area and office at 2nd floor,also clutter front small storage area of the basement, west-north corner,and office.instructed to elevate 6" off the floor items needed in basement and office.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged and with black substance caulking around the three compartment sinks and exposed hand sink in the kitchen,instructed to remove / reapply caulking with a smooth cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: No stoppers provided at three compartment sink,observed employee using plastic bag and aluminum foil,instructed to provide stopper at said sink

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

Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease box not maintained,excessive grease hardened on lid of container with grease dangling from edge of grease box.instructed to clean and maintain to minimize rodents and insects activities. Serious violation: 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 8-26-2013,report #1235939 #38-no back flow prevention device at ice machine.provide/make visible back flow prevention device at ice machine. Still today no back flow prevention device provided at ice machine. Serious violation:7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: No discharge drain hose provided at pop gun holder at front prep area,instructed to install said hose to a floor drain. No splash guard installed between the exposed hand sink ice bin and serving counter,at front prep area.must provide splash guards on both side of the exposed hand sink at said areas. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up on top the grease container under the three compartment sinks,instructed to clean and maintain.vent covers in kitchen with a build-up of dust and grease instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Debris and grimes on floor under the three compartment sinks and behind the grease trap.debris on floor in basement storage area and office at 2nd floor,also clutter front small storage area of the basement, west-north corner,and office.instructed to elevate 6" off the floor items needed in basement and office.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged and with black substance caulking around the three compartment sinks and exposed hand sink in the kitchen,instructed to remove / reapply caulking with a smooth cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: No stoppers provided at three compartment sink,observed employee using plastic bag and aluminum foil,instructed to provide stopper at said sink

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

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in poor repair (loose, damaged) in dining room. Must repair all damaged floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on wall in prep area behind 1-compartment sink. Must clean wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pipe leaking under bar hadnwash bowl also no back flow prevention device at ice machine. Must repiar leak and handwash bowl and provide/make visible back flow prevention device at ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Pizza prep cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed grease build up on ventilation hood sprinklers, food debris on shelf under 1-compartment sink, food and grease build up on exterior of grease trap and food build up on lower side of 3-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all floor drains and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement cluttered. Must elevate all items 6" off floor, must be able to clean floor under and around all items to prevent potential pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMINING SEE REPORT #525319.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE/NAMES,EXP. DATES,NAME OF CO,ADDRESS OF CO,INGREDENTS OF ALL PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SAIL.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILE IN FRONT PREP AREA,STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY IN STORAGE IN PREP AREA/

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 INSTALL PROPER SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE ON ALL SIDES/REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 3COMP SINK/REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PIZZA MACHINE/PREP TABLE/REPLACE STAIN & BADLLY PITTED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPLACE RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES & SOME IN REACH IN COOLER ,WALK IN COOLER.

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE NEED CLEANING.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER, AROUND STOCK NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON 1ST FL,BSMT/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE/MUST REMOVE ALL MILK,SODA CRATES OFF PREMISES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES.

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.//MUST REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHTS IN & OVER FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OUT OF BSMT,REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & PROPERLY STORE AWAY)

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST HAVE HAIR RESTAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA