Luganos Pizza

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 rat droppings in rear storage room. Instructed person in charge to remove all rat droppings, sanitize area and inform pest control of need for service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2in gap at bottom of rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain tight fitting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food residue on interior of cold hold units and freezer units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cheese stored in display cooler in plastic storage totes near the front-line area. Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags/containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at right side (sanitize) and middle (rinse) compartments. Instructed to provide. Observed broken hot water faucet handle at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair/replace.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance; core violation (#39) not corrected from previous report #2604878 dated 10/18/24. 3-307.11: splashguard missing inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain same priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear door not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap noted around door frame. Instd to repair and have tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Splashguard missing inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain same

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

Inspector’s note: Missing handle on pizza prep cooler cover. Instd to provide handle and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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 20 rat droppings in the cabinets at front storagage counter area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Advised to have additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large openings in screen door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large openings in screen door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed five live roaches crawling from soap dispenser on wall above hand washing sink and several flying insects in prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed mulit-use equipment stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove, rewash, rinse, and sanitize all equipment and properly store in sanitary manner

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, cabinets and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not operable in washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two large holes in screen of rear door. Instructed manager to repair/replace screen to prevent insect entry.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for storing raw chicken in chest freezer. Instruced manager to properly store in food storage bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on compressor unit inside prep cooler. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing above front counter. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2243761 on 12-20-18:58-observed city of chicago food service sanitation managers without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirment. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of food. Instructed to provide a metal stem themometer. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not rodent proofed with a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to make rear exit door tight fitting and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used as a shelf liner for the shelf located over the 3 compartment sink. Observed rust on the shelves inside of the prep cooler. Instructed not to use aluminum foil as a shelf liner and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor accumulated dirt, food and grease debris located on the floors thru out the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of the rear microwave. Defrost box freezer and clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on rear equipment, instructed to properly store in a clean container with. 100ppm of cloring sanitizer

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed one employee with out food handler requirements, instructed to provide, copy of classes given.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet. Must repair and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked food stored in grocery bags in reach in cooler, instructed to provide food grade container, or food grade bags ie.baggies/ziplock baggies.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: the hood, filters,large can opener, interior of rech in coolers, interior of reach in freezer and prep tables. Must clean to remove all build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights sheilds needed in prep area. Must replace and maintain at all times

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove any unsued equipment. All unnecessary articles must be removed and or organized. Correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves rear 3 door cooler need to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean fanguard cover front 2 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate stock (soda)6' off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear yard clutter need to remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: large can opener, interior of rech in coolers, interior of reach in freezer and prep tables. Must clean to remove all build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights sheilds needed in prep area. Must replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers must have thermometers visible. Must install and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary articles must be removed and or organized. Correct and maintain at all times.

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. THRESHOLD AT DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM, SELF CLOSING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED ON BATHROOM DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL UTILITY SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE ANY UNSUED EQUIPMENT.