Fail

Gianna's Pizza

1519 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Jan 22, 2026

Gianna's Pizza was last inspected on January 22, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 22, 2026 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed facility with no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit for events. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Must ensure the availability of both clean up policy and adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard at cooksline handsink. Handsink is located in front of prep cooler. Instructed to install splashguard to prevent contamination or move prep-cooler/table.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain at front pizza prep area handsink. Instructed to repair

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on hand washing sinks next to prep tables. Instructed manager to install splash guard on hand washing sinks to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean pots stored above utility sink. Instructed manager to remove to protect from potential splash and contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, rolling carts, shelving units, grease buildup inside fryer cabinets in prep area. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed soiled mop head stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mops to dry to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on walls, ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in prep area and ventilation fan in washroom. Observed grease buildup on floor under fryers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing cap on utility sink and light switch cover in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Storage racks and fan covers inside the walk in cooler with dirt, dust and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fan covers and storage racks.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at the base of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of floor drains, floors in the corners and under/around sinks and heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors. -remove dirt/dust from light fixtures, pipes and conduits in the prep area. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler on site has not met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees in the food prep area and handling food and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

      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 the can operner in the rear with old food/dirt on it. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the can opener.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the middle compartment mechanical stopper in poor repair, it does not close holding the water inside. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle in the toilet room has no lid/cover. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall above the 3-compartment sink in poor repair and the wall above the mop sink with an opening. Instructed to scrape/paint and seal wall/openings in the walls and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler certificates on site all expired. Instructed to have employees obtain and maintain current food handler certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CFMs TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PICs HAVE A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held inside of the front prep 3 door cooler at improper temperatures. Pork/chicken/italian sausage, pepperoni, italian beef and chicken all were out of the required temperature range (temperatures ranged from 47.5f-51.4f). An approximate combined weight of 15lbs. Valued at approximately $40. Instructed to keep and maintain tcs foods at a temperature of 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front 3 door reach in cooler not able to maintain the required temperature of 41f or lower. Ambient temperature was 46.8f. Instructed to have the unit fix so that it maintains the required temperature. Unit was tagged and can not be used until reinspected by a cdph inspector. Priority violatin 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees in the food prep area and handling food and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

      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 the can operner in the rear with old food/dirt on it. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the can opener.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the middle compartment mechanical stopper in poor repair, it does not close holding the water inside. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle in the toilet room has no lid/cover. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall above the 3-compartment sink in poor repair and the wall above the mop sink with an opening. Instructed to scrape/paint and seal wall/openings in the walls and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago certificate nor certified food manager (cfm) on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Soup, pizza, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site with a valid certificate when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler certificates on site all expired. Instructed to have employees obtain and maintain current food handler certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CFMs TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two dry ingredient containers stored on the shelving unit under the grill and a metal container of flour at the front food prep area not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover said ingredients while not in use and maintain.

      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: Observed the two exposed handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area both close to food prep tables without splash guards. Instructed to install smooth and easily cleanable splash guards on both said handwashing sinks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two sheet trays stored on the floor on the side of the freezer chest at the rear food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing kitchenware on the floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the white to go containers stored on the shelving unit under the food prep table at the rear of the facility not inverted. Instructed to invert said to go containers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the mechanical sink stopper on the rinse compartment of the three compartment sink not working. Instructed to repair or provide an adequate sink stopper and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the cooking equipment at the rear food prep area with grease build up and slight food debris. Instructed to clean said floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep counter too close to hand washing sink. Water from hand washing sink splashes onto food prep counter. Instructed manager to move prep table.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors around the cooking equipment to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) noted no thermometers inside refrigeration units conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment. Facility had a non-functioning metal stem thermometer in reach in prep cooler located near cooking equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working ambient air thermometers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 noted food uncovered in all cooler units. Instructed provide lids and covering to avoid contamination to stored food product.

      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: 3-305.12 observed food inside of buckets and food pans stored on floor inside walk in cooler (ex. Bucket of shrimp was noted). Instructed that food storage must be properly stored off all floors at least 6 inches from floor on adequate shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 noted only a manual sprayer at the 3-compartment warewashing sink and no faucet head. Must provide a proper faucet that would ensure water can reach all three compartments.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (ex. Cut tomatoes and leafy greens, soft cheeses etc.) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Observed the thawing of frozen shrimp stored in a bucket inside utility mop sink sitting in stagnant water. Informed person in charge of proper thawing methods ( must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration units conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment. Facility had a non-functioning metal stem thermometer in reach in prep cooler located near cooking equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working ambient air thermometers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers stored in all cooler units without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      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: Observed food inside of buckets and food pans stored on floor inside walk in cooler (ex. Bucket of shrimp was noted). Instructed that food storage must be properly stored off all floors at least 6 inches from floor on adequate shelving units.

      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 food uncovered in all cooler units. Instructed provide lids and covering to avoid contamination to stored food product.

      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 facility with a bucket of shrimp inside the utility mop sink. Facility utilized water from utility mop sink to thaw the shrimp. The person in charge was informed to utilize designated food prep sink and discontinue use of mop sink for food preparation. A total of $25 and 5lbs of raw shrimp was discarded and denatured during the process. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted only a manual sprayer at the 3-compartment warewashing sink and no faucet head. Must provide a proper faucet that would ensure water can reach all three compartments.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  10. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general2 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 in place. Instructed person in charge,(pic) to provide. Priority foundation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed (pic) to provide. Must provide all necessary items in policy and include disposable gloves, face mask and disposable mop with appropiiate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on foods prepared on site and ready to eat foods inside of all coolers,( soups, meats, seafood,etc). Instructed that all ready to eat foods not in original packaging and all foods prepared on site must have date marking of being identified, dated with prepared date and discard date. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handlers training for employees. Must provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: : no allergen awareness for (pic). Instructed that all managers with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    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: Observed no employee health policy in place. Instructed person in charge,(pic) to provide. Priority foundation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed (pic) to provide. Must provide all necessary items in policy and include disposable gloves, face mask and disposable mop with appropiiate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      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.

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing signs at handwashing sinks. Must install

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold temperatures of (tcs) foods inside walk in cooler. Approx (2) 40lbs buckets of minestrone soup at improper temperatures inside walk in cooler prepared yesterday ranging from 119.8f- 121.f. Also approx 4-lbs of cooked pork sausage at improper cold temperature of 60.1f and 4-lbs of cooked shrimp at 58.3f inside of prep cooler. Instructed to maintain cold (tcs) foods at 41f or below. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-005. All food removed and discarded by person in charge at cost approx $ 75.00-cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on foods prepared on site and ready to eat foods inside of all coolers,( soups, meats, seafood,etc). Instructed that all ready to eat foods not in original packaging and all foods prepared on site must have date marking of being identified, dated with prepared date and discard date. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food iside of buckets and food pans stored on floor inside walk in cooller. Instructed that food storage must be properly stored off all floors at least 6 inches from floor on adequate shelving units.

      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: Observed food( soups) stored inside orange all purpose buckets. Instructed to only used food grade storage containers for food.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge not able to provide appropriate test kit ( chlorine test paper) for sanitizer(ammonium chloride being used on premises. Instructed to provide chlorine test kit. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handlers training for employees. Must provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen awareness for (pic). Instructed that all managers with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label storage containers on rear shelf with the name of the product inside of the container (flour, salt etc).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles, clean shelves inside of the walk-in cooler, clean rolling cart and storage containers on rear storage shelf.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under all sinks, inside of walk-in cooler, around and behind other kitchen equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around and behind sinks and refrigeration units.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label storage containers on rear shelf with the name of the product inside of the container (flour, salt etc).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles, clean shelves inside of the walk-in cooler, clean rolling cart and storage containers on rear storage shelf.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under all sinks, inside of walk-in cooler, around and behind other kitchen equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around and behind sinks and refrigeration units.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (sausage, italian beef, cheese, soup, etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exposed hand sink waste pipe leaking and the 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following food and non-food contact surfaces: under the 3 comp sink and around the grease trap, and under the prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following food and non-food equipment: interior and exterior of reach-in soda cooler, exterior of heavy mixer, interior of reach in cooler in rear, and under fryer in prep area. Maintain same. Also, all food storage bins and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair floor in the prep area. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable to maintain. Also clean floor in staff toilet room and maintan.

    • 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 repair stained ceiling tiles throughout rear and front prep areas, also in staff toilet room, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing light sheild in staff toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from rear expose handsink, instructed to repair. Also repair ventilation in staff toilet room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates onsite. Infromation provided.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the large mixer of flour and dough mix on exterior of equipment,clean bottom shelf of prep table in rear has flour mix on shelf and clean the meat slicer of old food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the ventilation in washroom and remove dust build=up

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the prep cooler next to exposed handsink in rear of premises

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The ice machine in the rear prep area,has black slimy substance inside the unit where ice is being made,the above removed ice from the machine and cleaned and sanitized ice machine during inspection,serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler and inside the prep cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls in the rear prep area,behind the shelving units and near the rear exit door. Must clean and maintain area also must replace stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the walk-in cooler and inside the prep cooler in the food prep area

  19. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: can opener and interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in customer waiting area. Paint washroom door, surface is peeling.

  20. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified mgr. On premises at time food was being prepared and served. Citation issued-serious 7-38-012

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Washbowl in employee washroom not properly maintained, faucet broke off unable to use it. Citation issued-serious 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: can opener and interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal loose wall cove underneath 3 compartment sink. Clean light shields in customer waiting area. Paint washroom door, surface is peeling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

  21. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: can opener and interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment. Keep floor dry in dish washing/ice machine area, and elevate all small food storage containers 6 inches off floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint upper sections of un-paneled walls that are no longer easily cleanable. Seal loose wall cove underneath 3 compartment sink. Clean light shields in customer waiting area. Paint washroom door, surface is peeling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace blown light in hood above cooking equipment.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Single-service articles must be stored in clean containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint or replace rusty rack in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: filters & hood above cooking equipment, interior & exterior of deep fryer, prep tables & shelves, can opener & holster on prep table, interiors of coolers(fan guards in walk-in cooler), exteriors of food storage containers, interior & exterior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint all walls and doors throughout. Replace all stained and broken ceiling tiles. Seal all loose wall coves. Clean dusty ceiling vents throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken left knob on exposed hand sink in rear by 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Keep thermometers in all coolers, freezers and hot holding boxes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Use utensils when preparing sandwiches for ingredients on refrigerated prep table, bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods must be minimized.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • 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.INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, SOUTHEAST PREP AREA, NOT CLEAN , CLEAN SAME.

    • 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. PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING , CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.FLOOR IN PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.