Nella Pizza Pasta

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 4, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units, coolers, freezers, prep tables. 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 leaking faucet handles at hand washing sink in cooking line. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees 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 available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Aug 21, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   7 critical12 general3 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 chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     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 food handler touching ready to eat cheese, prosciutto, arugula toppings with bare hands while placing on cooked pizza for direct customer service(no additonal cooking). There is no bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Priority 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dough preparation area. Hand washing sink removed. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) 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 towels at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels for proper hand drying. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see previous violation for citation

     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 washing sign at hand washing sinks in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     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 food handler rinsing mussels inside basin of hand washing sink and hand washing sink not accessible for hand washing in cooking line. Hand washing sink shall be accessible at all times for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see previous violation for citation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed seafood improperly thawing in standing water on prep table. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under cold running water, refrigeration or part of cooking process.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor inside walk-in cooler.instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware not inverted or covered on dining tables. Instructed manager to invert/cover tableware or reset upon customer seating.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed carryout containers and lids not inverted in dinng ara. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for storage.

     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 test kit for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide irreversible temperature indicator to test utensil surface temperature in high temperature dish machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units, coolers, freezers, prep tables. 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 leaking faucet handles at hand washing sink in cooking line. Instructed manager to repair 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 missing grout on floor tiles in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair 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 food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when meatballs (148.7f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees 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 available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Feb 14, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap between the exit doors to the patio. Must repair to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed silverware exposed on tables in dining room. All silverware must be protected from contamination (rolled/covered, etc.).

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in poor repair in the rear pizza prep area. Must repair 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 fan cover inside the walk in dusty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Sep 25, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the can opener blade at the prep table in the kitchen and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on some ceiling vents in the kitchen area; instructed to clean to remove dust. Clean floors under and around kitchen equipment and in dishwashing area under sinks and dishmachine.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some expired food handler certificates; instructed to have food handlers obtain valid food handler certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food allergen certificates; instructed to have all managers obtain valid food allergen certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Aug 22, 2022 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large gaps between tiles in dish washing area of kitchen. Observed debris and liquid in cracks. Must add grout to make floor level, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed excessive dust on ceiling in right rear of kitchen. Must clean and maintain. Observed damaged ceiling in dough prep room on right. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jul 22, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large gaps between tiles in dish washing area of kitchen. Observed debris and liquid in cracks. Must add grout to make floor level, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed excessive dust on ceiling in right rear of kitchen. Must clean and maintain. Observed damaged ceiling in dough prep room on right. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jul 20, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found pans and containers with whole shelled muscles and clams without proper shellstock identification tag (no labels or tags found with products). Instructed all shellfish must have proper identification with product at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded all shellstock during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed fish @ 51.2f in pan on floor of kitchen. Instructed must keep all tcs foods @ 41f or less at all times. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed consumer advisory improperly noted on menus. Must asterisks all tcs food that are undercooked/cooked to order. Must correct. Must add footnote. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing method used for frozen, individually vacuumed packaged fish in kitchen. Packaging reads must remove fish from vacuum packaging prior to thawing. Observed vacuumed packaged fish in standing water in pan. Instructed must use one of the following approved method for thawing: in refrigeration, in a microwave as part of a continuous cooking process, or completely submerged under running water with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overlfow. Manager discarded fish during inspection.

     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 approximately 45 small, black flies in dish area, soda bag in the box area, and near mop sink in kitchen. Must clean and sanitize these areas. Must contact pest control to minimize pest issue. Priority foundation violation 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 small amounts of pink/black mold like substance on white, plastic shield inside lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed silverware exposed on tables in dining room. All silverware must be protected from contamination (rolled/covered, etc.).

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large gaps between tiles in dish washing area of kitchen. Observed debris and liquid in cracks. Must add grout to make floor level, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed excessive dust on ceiling in right rear of kitchen. Must clean and maintain. Observed damaged ceiling in dough prep room on right. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Nov 15, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Nov 2, 2021 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Unable to produce a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure and supplies as required; instructed to provide and maintain. 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: Handsink in pizza dough prep area obstructed; instructed to remove items from in front of and inside of the sink so that sink is accessible for handwashing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) 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 pest activity on premises. Found three house flies and 55 fruit flies in kitchen on the wall and ceiling in the dishwashing area and utility sink area. Instructed to eliminate activity. Have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean can opener blade at prep table in kitchen 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: Instructed to clean floor under fryers in cooking area and under dry storage shelves in storage areas. Clean ceiling vents and ceiling tile in kitchen where needed to remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: The summary from the previous inspection made on june 14, 2021 was not posted as required; instructed to post the current inspection summary report at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b).

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

10. Jun 14, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Unable to produce the employee health policies; instructed to provide and maintain. 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: Unable to produce a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure and supplies as required; instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found some food handlers not wearing proper hair restraints as required; must provide and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interiors of refrigeration and freezer units and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed. Instructed to clean the can opener blade at the prep table in kitchen 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: Instructed to clean floors under and around cooking and other cooking equipment where needed. Clean walls, ceiling vents and light shields where needed to remove dust observed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment and maintain.

      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 report #2261856 on 2-11-19:58-must provide allergen training as provided. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate food handler training certificates; instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. Jan 24, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, bar, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware not inverted/covered. Instructed manager to invert/cover all preset tableware to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2261856 on 2-11-19:58-must provide allergen training as provided. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

12. Feb 11, 2019 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths laying on prep tables. Must properly store in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler certificate from food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Jan 4, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Unable to demonstrate knowledge, no valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Must provide. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.

      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 procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. No citation issued. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.

      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 no soap for hand washing at hand wash sink in food prep area. Must provide. 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: Observed hand wash sink at front bar where employee is preparing drinks blocked with containers and not accessible for hand washing. Instructed to remove articles and maintain hand sink for accessibility at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above citation.

      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 over 15 fruit flies on wall and rack at mop sink in rear prep area. Must remove, clean/sanitize affected area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths laying on prep tables. Must properly store in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler certificate from food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training as required.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Aug 8, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations