Lacoco's Pizza & Wings

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap under rear exterior door leading to parking lot. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain door tight fitting.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in walk-in cooler to be loose. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed build-up of grease and debris on the floor near and wall near grease waste containers in the basement area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed broken/missing tile near basement exterior doorway. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered in the basement prep area in the following locations: behind prep tables near the walk-in cooler, in the corner near cabinet where tools are stored, and behind and alongside white dry ingredient storage bins. Instructed the person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grease and debris on the floor near and wall near grease waste containers in the basement area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken/missing tile near basement exterior doorway. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Multiple male food handlers without beard restraints for beards. Instd to wear effective beard restraints at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between first floor rear doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooler, freezers, prep tables, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water, grease buildup and debris on floors along walls and corners in basement prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads improperly stored in mop pail. Instructed manager to properly hang mops to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WHEEL BASES),PREP TABLES,DOUGH FOOD STORAGE BINS,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 1st fl. 3- compartment sink in rear dish washing area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from ceiling in basement prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall trim near dough machine in 1st fl. Pizza prep area,opening in upper wall near basement walk in cooler over food shelving unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LOWER SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WHEEL BASES),PREP TABLES,DOUGH FOOD STORAGE BINS,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS WITHOUT LIDS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings scattered on floor in between massive clutter underneath staircase in rear area.must remove droppings and clutter clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/27/22.(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 an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap in center and along bottom of rear receiving door. Must make door tight fitting.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed personal belonging on lower shelves of prep tables and on food boxes in basement prep area. Must remove and store properly.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed several wiping cloths on cutting boards throughout prep areas. Must store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed pizza poker and spatular on top and inside of garbage cans near pizza oven. Articles were removed and sanitized. Must store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on lower shelves of prep tables in pizza prep area.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed female food handler wiping plastic gloves with a wet towel.manager had her to remove gloves and wash hands during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables, walk in cooler shelving units and foil from lower shelf of prep table.must eliminate crates throughout used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units.must repair or replace broken lower shelf in walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink while dishes are being washed at this time.must provide and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of all cooking equipment(wheel bases),prep tables,dough food storage bins,walk in coolers-fan guard covers, shelving units,rolling carts.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.must provide and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken drainline underneath ice machine,low cold water pressure at hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage cans without lids in all stalls in women's toilet room. Provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and damaged wall bases and floor tiles in bar area, basement prep area,loose floor trim at entry to 1st fl. Walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and grease build up from floor under,around,along wall bases of cooking equipment,walk in coolers and freezer.must remove standing water under ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walls and ceiling vents in pizza prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in dining areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shield in basement walk in cooler.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED MALE BARTENDER STANDING AT BAR AND 3- CUSTOMERS (MALE & FEMALE)THAT CAME IN FROM OUTSIDE LOOKED AROUND AND THEN SAT AT THE BAR WITHOUT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.FACE COVERINGS WERE PUT ON DURING INSPECTION.(CITATION ISSUED 2-112-340)

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written protocol procedure for checking vaccinations in a public place. Must provide and maintain.(warning)

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must use proper hair restraints at all times in food prep area. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Mop sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all food debris. Must clean and maintain clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement prep area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Walls around mop sink in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing/cracked floor tiles in 1st floor bar and mens toilet room. Instd to replace and maintain a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls surrounding utility sink not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty surface on bottom of prep table in basement. Instd to remove rust and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Missing covered receptacle in womens toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing/cracked floor tiles in 1st floor bar and mens toilet room. Instd to replace and maintain a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor in 2nd floor bar and basment liquor room not clean, oil and beverage spills. Instd to clean and maintain

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 male employees in prep area not wearing masks. Instd to wear masks at all times for the duration of a shift. Citation issued 7-28-060.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as a liner on bottom shelves of prep tables in basement prep area. Must remove all porous materials. All surfaces must be non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large plastic containers (with sauce and fries in them) too large to fully submerge in existing 3 compartment sinks to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed must eliminate containers too large to fit in existing 3 compartment sinks; or replace existing sinks with basins large enough to accommodate all containers/utensils; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all pots/utensils. Observed clean in place equipment (large mixer and also dough machine) in basement prep. Must provide written, approved procedure for washing, rinsing and sanitizing all clean-in-place equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean in the basement prep area,slicer, #10 can opener, and potato chopper, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior and exterior of basement fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the basement prep area wall behind slicer and cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean light shields on the 1st floor prep area, and replace caulk behind the 3 compartment sink same area as above.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed the wiping clothes improperly stored on prep tables, cutting boards, instructed to store in 200 ppm of quat sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall tiles in disrepair behind the carryout counter. Management instructed to repair the wall.

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 live fruit flies in the basement food prep area and hallway between the 1st floor prep area and rear exit doors. Approximately 40 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1547439 on 9/9/15 not corrected: 35 - black ceiling tiles in main prep area. Instd to have ceiling in light color in same area. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the soiled ceiling tiles in the basement food prep area. Wall tiles in disrepair behind the carryout counter. Management instructed to repair the wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked cover at italian ice freezer. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields through out not clean, debris. Clean same and maintain. Black ceiling tiles in main prep area. Instd to have ceiling in light color in same area.

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

Inspector’s note: The following doors not rodent proofed: rear double receiving doors with approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom and inbetween doors, bottom threshold loose, and doors rusted at bottom. Driver entrance/exit door with approx 1/2 inch gap noted at bottom corner and rusted frame of same. Bar exit door (east) with approx 1/4 inch gap noted at bottom. Rat droppings (2) noted in basement on storage shelf in front of locked storage room where hole in wall noted. Instd to rodent proof all doors, remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained, dumpster overflowing with exposed garbage, lids unable to close. Instd to maintain garbage area with dumpster lids tight fitting and no exposed garbage. Also excessive grease on top exterior of grease container. Instd to clean and maintain free of excessive grease. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked cover at italian ice freezer. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in basement along wallbase through out basement not clean, debris, spiderwebs, dead insects. Instd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields through out not clean, debris. Clean same and maintain. Black ceiling tiles in main prep area. Instd to have ceiling in light color in same area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in beer cooler on 2dn floor with heavy rust buildup. Restore bottom of cooler to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Splash guard needed between handsink and installed dipper well attached to handsink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in beer cooler on 2nd floor unclean. Clean and maintain reach in beer cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling leaking in employee bathroom. Repair leak and repair ceiling

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager present while potentailly hazardous food is being prepared, cooked and served including burgers, sausage pizza and chicken.serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from 10/15/13 #1151715 not corrected: #38- must install running dipper well for scoops used for italian ice. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in beer cooler on 2dn floor with heavy rust buildup. Restore bottom of cooler to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in beer cooler on 2nd floor unclean. Clean and maintain reach in beer cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling leaking in employee bathroom. Repair leak and repair ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize potato chopper, slicer, and 2nd. Floor bar gun holders. Need to clean interior of hot holding unit, and interior of walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to repair/seal walls and repair ceiling going to the 2nd. Floor.need to clean basement ceiling food splashes.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean inside light shields.

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

Inspector’s note: Need running dipper well for hand dipped ice.