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Primos Pizza

816 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 13, 2026

Primos Pizza was last inspected on July 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

July 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain. Urinal wrapped in disrepair and wrapped in plastic in mens toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (chicken, sausage, pizza, etc). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwash cleanser at handwash sink in front prep area. Instd to provide and maintain same. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      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: No handwashing provision at either handwash sinks in prep/warewashing areas. Employee left premises to obtain paper towels. Paper towels provided during inspection. Instd to provide at all times and maintain. See above for violation issued 7-38-030(c) priority violation

      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: Handwash sink in front prep area not accessbile, cans and bottles in basin of sink. Instd to keep basin empty and use for handwashing only. Priority foundation 7-38-030 see above for violation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Container of sausage at 51.0f and containers of cheese at improper temperatures of 49.5 in pizza prep cooler. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 15lbs $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personalbelongings improperly stored on meat slicer. Instd to store in designated area and maintain

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Pizza prep cooler being used unable to able maintain proper cold holding temperature, internal temperature of 51.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired, able to maintain 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation 7-38-005 priority

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted during storage. Instd to invert (handle up) during storage and maintain

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Condensor leaking at front prep cooler causing excessive water accumulation on bottom of cooler. Instd to repair 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: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain. Urinal wrapped in disrepair and wrapped in plastic in mens toilet room. Instd 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: Extreme clutter/unnecessary items filled in open storage island/cabinet in prep area. Instd to remove all unnecessary items, non related items to the establishment & non functional item and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: No lights in all storage rooms near walk in cooler and toilet rooms. Instd to provide adequate lighting and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.11 observed the exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area not accessible for use. On two occasions during the reinspection, i observed plastic trays stored inside of the exposed hand washing sink. Management instructed not to store any utensils in the hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 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: 5-202.12(a) observed no hot water provided in the men's and women's washrooms. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryer, prep tables, prep coolers, and the top of the pizza ovens.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the food debris on the walls of the food prep area especially around the floor mixer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 replace the broken floor tiles in front of the floor mixer. Repair the openings in the ceiling in the men's washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease and dust buildup on the ventilation hood and filter above the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water provided in the men's and women's washrooms. Management instructed to provide hot water above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slices of pizza at 88f stored in the food prep area. Management instructed to maintain all hot foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the walk-in cooler and prep cooler. Observed italian beef at 44f, cheese at 44f, and cooked beans at 46f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 above for citation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryer, prep tables, prep coolers, and the top of the pizza ovens.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the walls of the food prep area especially around the floor mixer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles in front of the floor mixer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and dust buildup on the ventilation hood and filter above the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from 9/17/24 was not posted on the premises in public view. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in the public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  5. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on the fan in the walk-in cooler, ceiling, and wall vents in prep and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned-out light bulbs in the womens restroom. Employee changed light bulbs to restore proper intensity.

      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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled, and served (chicken, pizza, french fries, etc.) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on the fan in the walk-in cooler and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on the fan in the walk-in cooler and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the rear prep cold holding unit, such as 10lbs of chicken at 50.5f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 10 lbs at $100. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      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 facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted reach in prep cooler to be at improper at 51.5f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on the floor at side storage areas near restrooms. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on the fan in the walk-in cooler and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2582786 on 10/3/23 was not corrected:40-observed 2 female and 1 male food employee working without hair restraints. Instructed to provide. 47 observed torn gaskets on the prep cooler and prep freezer. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear hand sink made inaccessible by items being stored inside sink. Instructed to maintain all handwashing sinks open and accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 female and 1 male food employee working without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

      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: Observed torn gaskets on the prep cooler and prep freezer. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      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 sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap connected to 3-compartment sink. Instructed to install by all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dirt, grime, and food debris on walls, floors, and sides of equipement. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on fans in toilet rooms. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease on hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      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: Observed no certified manager on site at time of inspection while tcs items like pizza and chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 female employees working without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at both exposed handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chicken in hot hold unit in prep area held at improper temperature of 125.9f. Management discarded approximately 5 lbs of product valued at approximately $30. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or above 135f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 female and 1 male food employee working without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

      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: Observed torn gaskets on the prep cooler and prep freezer. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      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 sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed urinal in men's toilet room containing toilet as well does not flush. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap connected to 3-compartment sink. Instructed to install by all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site at the time of inspection while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 female employees working without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 138.3F AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 49°C (120°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 hand washing sink located at dish washing area. Must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water connected to city water line that is accessible for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cheese pizza at improper hot holding temperature at 78.3f on counter. Also observed sausage pizza at improper hot holding temperature at 82.5f on counter under lamp. Tcs foods must be held at 135.0f or above. Food has been discarded and denatured. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $30.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryer. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dusty vent attached to wall in kitchen prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 12/4/2020, report #2463346. #58-establishment has new food service managers. Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served(chicken). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibilty to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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 vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose rubber gaskets at refrigeration doors; instructed to repair or replace gaskets where needed.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the blade at the can opener on prep table, clean the interior bottom of fryer to remove grease and interiors of refrigeration units where needed.

      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 around and behind kitchen equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has new food service managers. Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site for review for all food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain documents on site at all times.documents provided. Priority foundation violation. 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 written posted on site or necessary items outlined in the policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can possibly occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods in the walk in cooler at improper cold holding temperatures, they are as follows... One gallon of milk @ 46.0f, approximately 3 lbs of turkey deli meat @47.0f, about 6 lbs capicola salami @49.4f, and approximately 7 lbs of marinated chicken breast @ 50.0f. All said food items tallying $100 were voluntarily discarded during time of inspection by person in charge. Instructed to keep all cold held items at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food items (marinara sauce, cooked noodles, italian beef meat, soups,marinated chicken, boiled eggs, etc) on site without labels. Instructed to provide discard and use by labels on ready to eat, refrigerated , prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 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: Observed 2 door refrigerator in pizza prep area without thermometer inside. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on prepackaged mixed salads, cheesecake,chocolate cake slices and temisu desserts in front display coolers. Instructed to provide label with common name,source, ingredients, and list of all allergens.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all toilet features in mens and womens restroom in need of cleaning. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in prep area with dried food debris behind equipment along walls, as well as trash on restroom floors. Must clean 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 missing ceiling tiles in ceiling in women restroom. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate of completion on site for all city of chicago certified food managers certificate holders. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  15. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water in the mens or women toilet rooms. Staff must wash hands in exposed hand sink in the prep area until hot water has been restored in both toilet rooms. Critical violation 7-38-030 business was given two days to correct, violation still exists.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label all food containers (flour) when foods has been removed from it's original packaging.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on prep cooler on west wall in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from interior contact surface of all prep coolers, microwave oven, lower shelves on prep tables, and mounted can opener, in prep area. Also, clean excessive dirt and debris from window sill behind the oven.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors throughout prep area under heavy equipment (corners), dry storage and in rear hallway leading to toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing and stained ceiling tile in rear hallway, clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents in both toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light in dry storage area in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive clutter from throughout the front prep area and rear storage area. Elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water in the mens or women toilet rooms. Staff must wash hands in exposed hand sink in the prep area until hot water has been restored in both toilet rooms. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site to check chemical concentration in water of 3-comp sink. Instructed to provide chemical test kit and keep on-sit at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label all food containers (flour) when foods has been removed from it's original packaging.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on prep cooler on west wall in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from interior contact surface of all prep coolers, microwave oven, lower shelves on prep tables, and mounted can opener, in prep area. Also, clean excessive dirt and debris from window sill behind the oven.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors throughout prep area under heavy equipment (corners), dry storage and in rear hallway leading to toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing and stained ceiling tile in rear hallway, clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents in both toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light in dry storage area in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive clutter from throughout the front prep area and rear storage area. Elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage.

  17. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No running hot water in men and women bathrooms for employees, instructed to have running hot water at all times, critical violation: 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Single serve cup dispenser missing top lid, instructed to provide and prevent storing lids above rim,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tile rear storage area , instructed to provide, and clean under and behind equipment,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter rear storage closets, instructed to remove, clean and better organize all areas,

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.