Sarpino's Pizzeria

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 26, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Jan 22, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: The following prepared tcs foods in the walk in cooler not date labeled with an expiration date. No dates of any type: 30 lbs shredded mozzarella chesse. Chopped chicken. All discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No hot water at the prep hand washing sink, the three compartment sink and one compartment prep sink. Water temperatures noted at 43.7f, 44.2f and 44.6f.hot water tank for the above sinks not operational. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

     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: Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers inside coolers. Must be washable containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving throughout the premises.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted piled plastic crates on the rear walkway to garbage area. Must remove.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler on site without proof of food handler training or certifcate. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. May 20, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed aprons hung on shelves where clean pizza pans were stored. Must store aprons in designated area away from clean equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 8/6/2024, report #2598688. #58--observed certified food service manager without the allergen training certificate. Must provide proof of allergen training certificate for all city of chicago certified food service managers and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Aug 6, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compaertment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager without the allergen training certificate. Must provide proof of allergen training certificate for all city of chicago certified food service managers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jul 30, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside 4-door pizza prep cooler. Observed the following foods cooked ground beef at 50.1f, sausages 48.3f, cooked chcken 48.2f, ham 49.3f, cooked chicken wings 49.9f, meatballs 48.6f cooked beef 47.6f, pepperoni 48.6f, salami 48.1f and cheese 50.3f. Manager immediately and voluntary discarded approximately 60 lbs of food value of $250 instructed above to maintain all cold tcs foods at 41.0f or below. Prioirty violation 7-38-005 citationn issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the 4-door pizza prep cooler with an air temperature of 55.0f. Inside the unit. Cooler was used to store tcs foods. Instructed to repair and maintain cooler temperature below 41.0f. Unit tagged held for inspection tag removal may not be used until cooler is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a proper cold holding temperature of 41.0f or below.priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep coolers. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compaertment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from inspection#2584321 on 10/30/2023. Violation#40. Observed employee preparing food in prep area with out a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain. #47. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers in all coolers and dry food storage. Must be washable material. #57. There is no proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager without the allergen training certificate. Must provide proof of allergen training certificate for all city of chicago certified food service managers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Oct 30, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

     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: Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers in all coolers and dry food storage. Must be washable material.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as a liner for shelving under stored pots/pans in all coolers and freezers. Must be a smooth cleanable material.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Tabletop can opener noted dirty with food debris. Must clean after each use.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Blackened wall caulking at the three-compartment sink. Must replace.----hole in the washroom wall. Must seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: There is no proof of food handler training or certificates for all employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Mar 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Mar 4, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No hot water in the staff washroom. Hot water temperature was found at 77.9f to 80.4f. Water must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f at said washbowls. Adequate hot water is found at all other sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     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: Black slime substance inside the one compartment prep sink and around the base of neck faucet at handwash sink in prep area,clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The faucet at handwashing in poor repair,leaking.repair issue.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Door at staff washroom not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device. Repair issue.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

9. Dec 18, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15-a 1/4 to 1/2" gap between and bottom of front entrance door.repair issue to minimize pest entry.

     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: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)- must not use cardboard boxes as food containers nor for shelf liner. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags. Must replace. Surface most be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

     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: 4-101.19- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13- no food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. Dec 11, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees in prep area touching broom,stocks, handles in reach-in coolers, in and out from walk-in cooler and other activities that contaminate hands. Observed no handwashing prior to glove their hands and handling food and read to eat food(tomatoes,cheese etc).information given on hand washing and gloves procedure. Presently observed employee washing hands priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: A 1/4 to 1/2" gap between and bottom of front entrance door.repair issue to minimize pest entry.

      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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      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: Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers nor for shelf liner. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags. Must replace. Surface most be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

      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: Previous core violation not corrected from 10-8-2019,report #2315533 #37) 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) must label cheese cake with ingredients, name and place of manufacturer, packer or distributor. Instructed to maintain. #41) 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain. #47) 4-501.11 found torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple refrigeration units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets and maintain. #58) 2-102.13 allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090,citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. Oct 8, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No clean up supplies or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide supplies and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation. 7-38-005 no 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 employee walk in prep area and not wash his hands and began engaging in touching utensils, boxes for pizzas, and other activities that contaminate hands. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food (tomato sauce) stored on prep table unprotected, instructed to cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide date markings to tcs/rte foods, prepared onsite and held in coolers over 24 hrs. Instructed to provide consume by dates and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem thermometer onsite to ensure the accuracy of hot or cold food temperatures. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 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: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label cheese cake with ingredients, name and place of manufacturer, packer or distributor. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food in prep area with out a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      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: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple refrigeration units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease and food debris from exterior surface of cooking equipment, and lower shelves on prep tables. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from under heavy equipment in prep areas. Instructed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dust on ceiling vent in staff toilet room. Instructed to maintain .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair hole in wall in rear dry storage area, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dirt and grease accumulation from hood filters. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager onsite during the inspection while tcs foods; sausage, cheese, and deli meat; are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a manager onsite at all times when tcs foods are being prepared or served. 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: Allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Mar 14, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Mar 6, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in employee washroom not maintained, no hot or temper water available during inspection. Water temperature was 45.8f. Instructed management to have continues supply of hot running water under city pressure at all times. Plumber on site hot water has been repaired by the end of inspection. Hot/temper water now available. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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 manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served such as chicken wings,pizza, pasta baked lasagna etc. Instructed above to operate with city of chicago certified food manager on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to test the sanitizing strenght of the chemical of final rinse. Instructed to have chemical test strip at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dishwashing facilities not maintained. Observed 3-compartment sink not maintained at this time while running and draining water in the left side of 3-compartment sink, clear water coming up from middle compartment of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drain lines to prevent inadequate waste water disposal and foul odor. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 06/19/17 report#2064546 #30 must label food container in the walk in cooler, when food has been removed from its original packaging. Instructed to maintain. 32 must remove rust from dry storage racks in rear, and off lower shelf on prep table. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Clean dried food debris from mounter can opener, and repair torn seat covers in dining area. Instructed to maintain. 34 must clean food debris from floors under 1 & 3 comp sinks in rear on east wall. Instructed to maintain. 36 must clean unknown debris from light shields in prep area. Also, replace burned out light bulb in toilet room in rear. Instructed to maintain. 36 must clean dust from ceiling vents throughout premises. Instructed to maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat food items inside prep coolers not properly labeled. Must label and date items with product name, prepared by date and/or used by date.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ventilation fans above walk-in cooler and inside washroom. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in food preparation area. Must repair and maintain. Additional water pressure needed at the hand washing sink in the washroom. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no steam thermometer on premises. Instructed to provide to monitor food temperatures.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths store on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

14. Jun 19, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food container in the walk in cooler, when food has been removed from its original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from dry storage racks in rear, and off lower shelf on prep table. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Also repair broken door gaskets on the 2 & 4 door pizza prep coolers on west wall. Clean dried food debris from mounter can opener, and repair torn seat covers in dining area. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floors under 1 & 3 comp sinks in rear on east wall. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light shields in prep area. Also, replace burned out light bulb in toilet room in rear. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from ceiling vents throughout premises. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipe underneath the exposed hand sink in the prep area on east wall. Instructed to maintain.

15. Jun 20, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumutaion of dusty matter in the overhead light shields above the register area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must replace burnt out bulb in the counter pizza warmer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the pizza hot holding case and in the silver upright freezer. Instructed to place thermometers in the freezer.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Observed no 'no smoking' at the front door. Instructed to maintain proper no smoking signage at each facility entrance.

16. May 28, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous food including sausage and chicken are cooked and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Probe thermometers need to be fully accessible for staff to temp pizza for hot holding at 140 and pizza coming out of oven needs to be cooked to 165f.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on counter. All wiping cloths need to be stored within sanitizer when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food handler certificates in place. Additional information provided

17. Sep 8, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • 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 temperatures inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed cheeses at 43.8-47.3f, blue cheese dressing at 45.3f, eggs at 46.2f, meat sauce at 45.8f, roasted red peppers at 45.8f, sour cream at 44.7f. Management voluntarily discarded 250# of food worth $950. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Observed no "no smoking" sign posted at the front entrance. Management posted a no smoking sign at my request. Chicago clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-020.

18. Dec 18, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shredded cheese in walk-in cooler must be labeled and dated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in food prep or food contact areas.management removed.

19. Jun 14, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair threshold at front entrance door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation fans at front selling area. Must remove accumulation of dust.

20. Oct 11, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from report #1110250 on 10/3/12 not displayed. Manager was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

21. Oct 3, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · 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: No pest control log book was provided during the inspection. Manager was unable to locate the pest control log book. Must provide upon reinspection with updated service reports. 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: No certified food manager was present during the inspection while potentially hazardous foods (pizza at 145.0f) was being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the microwave, ventilation hood filters above the pizza oven.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard stored on the floor in front of the 3 compartment sink and use proper floor mats.

    • 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 dust on the wall and ceiling above the dough prep table.

22. Mar 28, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · 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. WIRE RACK SHELVING NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

23. Aug 13, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

24. Aug 3, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. #21- CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. LAST ROUTINE INSPECTION ON 1-28-09 #154902 LICENSEE WAS SITED 7-38-012, NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AND DURING THIS INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED, ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GARBAGE, CARDBOARD BOXES. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE ON BOTH CONTAINERS. ALSO PLASTIC SODA BOTTLES AND BAGS ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUND, REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM CONTAINERS AND RECOMMEND MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS.

    • 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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. UTILITY MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.