Margarita's Pizzeria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 13, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. May 1, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11// observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adeq

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12//observed cutting board at food prep area across pizza ovens with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain to prevent potentional cross-contamination.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4)// noted continued non-compliance from report #2621084 conducted on 7/22/25. Previous core violations not corrected:(51)observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide backflow device and maintain.----- (57)observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.----- (58)observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Apr 29, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wash their hands in between tasks. Food handler was first seen handling food/trash, then rinsing dishes, then finally reaching in cooler to handle food, with out washing hands. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at dishroom handsink (60.2 f), and washroom near disharea 3-comp dish sink (60.9 f), instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods not meeting the minimum required temperature of 135f degrees or above in hot-holding unit: meat balls at 122.3f, and italian beef at 118.2 f, manager discarded and denatured approx 20 lbs of products worth $50. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of hot/cold tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Instructed to obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings on the floor of the utility closet/ washroom, dishroom near hotwater heater, food prep area, and to-go box shelving on west side of walk in cooler. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors in walk-in cooler with grease deposits/ food debris in the corners. Instructed to deep clean and sanitize

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board at food prep area across pizza ovens with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain to prevent potentional cross-contamination.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2621084 conducted on 7/22/25. Previous core violations not corrected:(51)observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide backflow device and maintain.----- (57)observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.----- (58)observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Jul 22, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed fly strips hanging in dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed large openings in screen doors. Instructed manager to provide 16 mesh screen to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide backflow device and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled water in mop pail. Instructed manager to remove all soiled water and properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jun 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide backflow device and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jun 9, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sinks in both washrooms. Instructed manager to provide soap at all hand washing sinks for proper hand washing. Priority foundaiton 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed fly strips hanging in dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spoon handle laying inside peppers on prep cooler.instructed manager to provide long handle utensils to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide backflow device and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Aug 9, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Thick ice build up in the front reach in freezer. Instructed to remove, 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: Floors under the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 24, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board on the food prep table across from the pizza ovens with deep dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting board and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the left faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain faucet.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle in the toilet room with no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid 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 broken/damaged and missing floor tiles in the rear food prep area. Also, found missing wall tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to provide/replace all missing and damaged floor/wall tiles in the food prep area. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WITH NO PROOF SHE TOOK THE ALLERGEN COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jan 26, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical11 general2 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 was unable to provide identification to prove they're the certified food manager on duty, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (beef) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with a valid form of identification, and the original food service manager certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sinks missing the required handwashing signage in the following areas: the rear pizza dough prep area, the dishwashing area, and the employee toilet room near the mop sink. Instructed to provide and maintain said handwashing signage.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 mice droppings near the grease trap, next to the three-compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean, and sanitize the affected area. Also, recommended contacting pest control prior to being re-inspected. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control logbook on site doesn't have the address of the facility that has been serviced. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents that shows the facility's address on the documentation proving it has been inspected by an illinois licensed pest control company. Priority foundation violation. 7-38.020 (c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler dusting the pizza dough prep table off with a bristle brush, instead of a washcloth. Instructed to use proper cleaning untensils to avoid possible contamination for food contact surfaces.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from the ceiling inside the walk-in cooler on site. Instructed to repair said leak and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board on the food prep table across from the pizza ovens with discoloration and deep cuts. Instructed to resurface or replace said cutting board and maintain.

     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 no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection, to properly test the concentration of the sanitizer used for the three-compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit compatible with the sanitizer used to sanitize dishware. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the facility missing two sink stoppers for the three-compartment sink on site. Instructed to provide 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 employee toilet rooms on site without a receptacle with a lid. Instructed to provide 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 broken down cardboard boxes stored on the side of the refrigeration units in the rear food prep area and on the floors at the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items to eliminate potential harborage points for pest. Must provide appropriate non-slip mats for the floors in the facility 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 the floors in the employee toielt room near the mop sink not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the walk-in cooler not leveled and rusty. Also, there was standing water inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair said floors to make the floors smooth and easily cleanable. Also, instructed to remove standing water in the walk-in cooler 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 the person in charge failed to provide identification to prove they're the certified food manager on duty, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (beef) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with a valid form of identification, and the original food service manager certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification and maintain records on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Dec 13, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Dec 6, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee touch, slice, and dice tomatoes with barehands. Instructed manager to ensure employees wear gloves when touching ready to eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water measured at 103 f at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to ensure hot water is measured at a minimum temperature of 110 f. Manager adjusted hot water heater. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Instructed manager to thaw chicken either in cooler or by other appropriate methods.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 10 rodent droppings near water heater and dish area. Instructed manager to remove droppings and sanitize area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (pizza and sliced tomatoes) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jul 29, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Jul 28, 2022 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: During re-inspection observed 10-15 rodent droppings on and inside pizza boxes, 3-5 droppings inside handwashing sink and one dead roach inside a pizza box. Instructed manager to discard all pizza boxes, contact pest control for service and refrain from pre-assembly of pizza boxes until rodent and roach activity are completely mitigated.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior surfaces of pizza oven. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

14. Jul 12, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical15 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at handsinks in food prep area or in toilet rooms.instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed white chalky substance (boric acid) around entire interior perimeter of facility, on floors in food prep area. Instructe manager that use of substance is prohibited and any pest control mitigations must be done by a licensed pest control operator. Priority foundation 7-38-015. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed reach in refrigeration unit cold holding at 59.1f. Unit is tagged and must not be used until unit can hold proper cold hold temperature of 41.0f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water in facility. Hot water temperature is ranging from 78.9f to 75.2f at all sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable probe thermometer for accurately recording food temperatures. Instructed manager to provide working probe thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity at mop sink, crawling on pizza boxes, crawling on prep tables, crawling on refrigeration units, and crawling across floors. Observed 100-200 rodent droppings near front entrance, underneath 3 compartment sink along wall, in rear food prep area along all perimeter walls.observed approximately 30-40 flies. Priority 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed open bags of bulk beans and other food items. Instructed manager to provide secondary containment to prevent contamination from pests.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables, inside coolers, on floor. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no kick plates on bottom of refrigeration unit. Instructed manager to replace /re-install kick plates on all refrigeration units and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the reach in refrigerator and pizza prep cooler. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in prep area. Instructed manager to seal and or paint any and all raw wood surfaces.

      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 no sanitizing test strips for chlorine sanitizing solution. Instructed manager to provide test strips with the corresponding sanitizing solution. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior surfaces of pizza oven. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink discharge pipe connecting to 3 compartment sink pipe system. Instructed to correct

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with open lids and garbage above and overflowing from the rim. Instructed manager to that lids must be tight fitting and closed.priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vents. Istructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation with accumulated dust and grease build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two employees with no food handlers certificates. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Mar 31, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label prepared and precooked food items inside the walk in cooler with the name and date of product.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean counter top, prep station, interior shelving inside the walk in cooler, storage rack

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

16. Mar 22, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 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 available. Instructed manager to provide health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      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 written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label prepared and precooked food items inside the walk in cooler with the name and date of product.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 35 mice droppings scattered on the floor on both sides of the exterior of the walk in cooler. Must remove droppings and detail clean affected areas. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean counter top, prep station, interior shelving inside the walk in cooler, storage rack.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the fixtures in the wash room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage container over flowing with garbage and trash, allowing possible food sources for pests. Must maintain lid close and area clean. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city certified manger on duty with out his allergen training. Instructed manger all city certified manager must have allergen training. Must comply or citations will follow.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

17. Apr 28, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed printed menu with disclosure statement and no reminder for all food items that can be ordered raw or undercooked. Instructed to provide a disclosure on the menu for all items (cooked to order beef burgers and steak) that can be ordered undercooked or raw and add a reminder on the menu that reads: *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw. Consuming undercooked or raw foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. (refer to cdph consumer advisory handout on cdph website) priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed missing door handle to teal colored 2-door reach in prep cooler unit in kitchen area. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

18. Apr 24, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in rear prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the rear handsink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure and reminder on the printed menu for all items that can be ordered raw or undercooked. Instructed to provide a disclosure on the menu for all items (beef burgers and steak) that can be ordered undercooked or raw and add a reminder on the menu that reads: *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw. Consuming undercooked or raw foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. (refer to cdph consumer advisory handout on cdph website) priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet in washroom near main prep area not flushing. Instructed to repair prior to re-inspection. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing door handle to teal colored 2-door reach in prep cooler unit in kitchen area. Instructed to repair or replace.

      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 facility without correct chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area where quatenary ammonium sanitizer was observed being used in setup 3-comp sink. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      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 washroom near the main prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall by toilet in washroom near main prep area in need of repair due to rough surface. Instructed to resurface wall to ensure smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

19. Mar 21, 2019 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Mar 1, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap at hanwashing sinks in prep area, dishwashing hand sink and washroom handwashing sinks for staff use. Instructed that all handwashing sinks must always be provided with handwashing soap. Pic provided hand soap during inspection-cos. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision,( papaer towels) at hanwashing sinks in prep area, dishwashing hand sink and washroom handwashing sinks for staff use. Instructed that all handwashing sinks must always be provided with hand drying provision,( hand drying device. Pic provided paper towels at sinks during inspection-cos. Priority foundation violation issued on violation # 6-301.11

      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 temperature of approx 4-lbs of raw ground turkey in prep cooler at 52.0f. Instructed to maintain cold tcs foods at 41.0f or below. Person in charge removed and discarded meat at cost approx $ 15.00. Priority violation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on premiss. 42 mice dropping on floor in prep area around heavy equipment. Instructe to clean/ sanitize all areas. Recommed pest service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from last prior report# dated 9-21-18,# 2222714, have not been corrected, violation # 58. Must provide allergen training as required.also violation 47/ 4-501.12- found cutting board in the rear food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to either sand or replace cutting board. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Priority foundation issued 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

21. Sep 21, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      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: 5-204.11(a) found no hand washing sink in the rear food preparation area. Instructed to install one with hot/cold running water, soap/hand sanitary devices and a hand washing sign per city code. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 found no hand washing signs at the hand sinks in the dish washing and toilet room areas. Instructed to provide. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed prepared foods stored inside the cooling units with no labels. Instructed to properly label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 found cutting board in the rear food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to either sand or replace cutting board. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) found interior of reach-in coolers with food and dirt debris. Instructed 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: 6-201.11 instructed replace missing wall tiles in the dish washing and food preparation areas. Also, must seal openings around the pipe fittings in the dish washing areas and remove mold from ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11(a)(c) instructed to provide adequate lighting in the rear food preparation area and maintain adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 found lights in the food prep area in need of end caps. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 food handlers on site with no certificate or proof that they took the food handlers course. Instructed to have all food handlers take the course and provide proof.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observe no allergen training available. All certified food managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

22. Sep 7, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      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: 5-204.11(a) found no hand washing sink in the rear food preparation area. Instructed to install one with hot/cold running water, soap/hand sanitary devices and a hand washing sign per city code. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 found no hand washing signs at the hand sinks in the dish washing and toilet room areas. Instructed to provide. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2) found 21/2 lbs. Of cooked chicken stored in the prep reach in cooler at 47.5f. Instructed to keep cooked foods stored in the coolers at 41f or lower. Manager voluntarily discarded of the product, valued at approx. $15.00 priority violation citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed prepared foods stored inside the cooling units with no labels. Instructed to properly label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed 40 mice droppings in the corners and along the wall base in the furnace room and rear food preparation area. Also, 10 live large flies in the food preparation area and in the dish washing area. Instructed to remove mice droppings, eliminate flies and clean/sanitize the affected areas. Priority foundation violation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 found cutting board in the rear food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to either sand or replace cutting board. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      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: 4-302.14 found no chemical test kit for the solution used to sanitize at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide the accurate test kit. Priority foundation violation citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) found interior of reach-in coolers with food and dirt debris. Instructed 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: 6-201.11 instructed replace missing wall tiles in the dish washing and food preparation areas. Also, must seal openings around the pipe fittings in the dish washing areas and remove mold from ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 found lights in the food prep area in need of end caps. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11(a)(c) instructed to provide adequate lighting in the rear food preparation area and in the mop sink area. Maintain adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 food handlers on site with no certificate or proof that they took the food handlers course. Instructed to have all food handlers take the course and provide proof.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observe no allergen training available. All certified food managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

23. Sep 12, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · 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 interior bottom of fryers, clean can opener blade at prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors around under and behind 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: Clean compressor unit inside of the walk-in cooler to remove dust observed. Clean vents above cooking equipment where grease observed.

24. Feb 21, 2017 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: The rubber gaskets at the two door cooler in kitchen are in poor repair; must repair gaskets at cooler doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system need cleaning; clean vents in hooded system.

25. Sep 22, 2016 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

26. Sep 15, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings in the rear prep area on the floor next to the walk in cooler and on the floor inside of the office in the rear. Instructed to clean and sanitize noted areas, provide additional pest control to eliminate pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

27. Jan 7, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the exterior of the vent cover in the rear washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace burned out light bulbs above the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide a back flow device on the mop sink cold water faucet.

28. Aug 19, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace cutting boards, and repair door gasket on reach in cooler in prep area and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean interior of walk-in cooler and freezer in prep area and maintain.

29. Aug 6, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler on north wall at improper tempuratures, 50.1f. Informed manager that all cold holding units must be 40f or below. Unit tagged. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper tempuratures. 5 lbs of raw sausage at 50.0f, valued at $25 and 3 lbs of sliced mushrooms at 51.2f, valued at $15. Manager voluntarilly discarded and denatured food. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous cold foods must be held at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartrment sink, rust on drain board above 3 comp sink, clean/remove rust on storage racks in walk-in cooler. Also repair/replace cutting boards, and repair door gasket on reach in cooler in prep area and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean interior of walk-in cooler and freezer in prep area and maintain.

    • 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 clean all walls in prep area and maintain. Also clean all ceiling vents of dirt and debris and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak under 3 comp sink in the prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

30. Dec 3, 2014 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartrment sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers for light inj prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in all reach -in cooler and prep coolers

31. Nov 21, 2014 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 mice droppings on floor undereneath the 3 compartment sink, 20 mice droppings found on floor behind the hot water tank ,1o mice droppings found on floor behind the reach-in cooler in prep area and 10 mice droppinds found on floor in the employees washroom in rear and 15 mice droppings found on the floor in office behind shelving rack, must clean and sanitize affected areas instructed to contact the pest control operator for service,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Operating without a certified food manager on site while food is prepared and served such as pizzas,serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at 3 compartrment sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers for light inj prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in all reach -in cooler and prep coolers

32. Feb 27, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the gasket on the 2 door reach-in cooler in the prep area and remove rust from shelves inside the walk-in cooler in rear prep rea

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors along wall base and corners throuighout premises

33. Feb 20, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings behind the pop cooler at the front service counter and inside the deep fryer in the prep area,instructed to contact pest control service and clean and sanitize affected areas,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the gasket on the 2 door reach-in cooler in the prep area and remove rust from shelves inside the walk-in cooler in rear prep rea

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors along wall base and corners throuighout premises

34. Feb 15, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. FINISH SEALING UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS etc, CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all unclean light shields throughout.

35. Feb 6, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 70 -80 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CLOSETS & STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, INSIDE CABINETS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN BREAK ROOM AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS etc, REPAIR ALL ENTRY/EXIT DOORS AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid receipt for food sanitation class provided or certified mgr. On premises at start of investigation. Citation issued-serious 7-38-912.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair loose latch on left door to refrigerated prep cooler in food prep area. Paint rusty interior of reach-in cooler in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all storage shelves and counters throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in food prep area needs cleaning and/or painting. Clean all unclean light shields throughout.

36. Oct 11, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep tables,coolers,cooking equipment and sinks and remove all grease and food debris build up. Must also detail clean all washroom surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors along cook lines,behind coolers,under storage shelves,in mop sink and furnace rooms and throughout where needed. Remove grease,food debris and standing water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all standing water from basment/crawl space. Must detail clean floors and properly maintain area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a backflow device on the left spout of the mop sink.

37. Oct 4, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of insects and rodents on site and outer openings not protected. Found approximately 10-12 live small and large flies behind front counter,in customer waiting area,in mop sink closet and throughout prep area. Also noted approximately 75 mice droppings scattered behind coolers,behind cooking equipment along cook lines,under hand sink,under rear storage shelves,on the bottoms of prep tables,behind hot water heater and in furnace room. Must remove droppings and insects,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted a small opening along the bottom of the front entrance door and along the left side of the side exit door. Must repair and make doors completely insect and rodent proof. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage area not properly maintained. Found both garbage receptacles overflowing with trash and unable to close. Must remove all excessive garbage,close lids and properly maintain outside garbage area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not properly installed/maintained. Found 3 compartment sink with an improper nozzle that only distributes water to one compartment, preventing the proper wash,rinse and sanitizing of multi use items. Instructed manager to replace existing nozzle and provide a nozzle that distributes water to all 3 compartments. Serious citation issued 7-38-30.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and repaint all rusty shelving racks in coolers where needed. Also replace rusty can opener in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep tables,coolers,cooking equipment and sinks and remove all grease and food debris build up. Must also detail clean all washroom surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors along cook lines,behind coolers,under storage shelves,in mop sink and furnace rooms and throughout where needed. Remove grease,food debris and standing water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal opening in ceiling above hot water tank to prevent rodent harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields over prep area not long enough. Must provide light shields that cover entire light bulb. Must also provide the proper end caps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device at the rear washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a back flow device at the mop sink.