Moti Masala Pizza

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 18, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease accumilation inside of cooking fryers. Must 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: Observed dirty and wet floors in rear dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dusty filters at ventilation hood. Must clean 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 10-1-2024, report #2603841. #57-observed no proof of food handler training certificates for all food handlers. Must provide proof of food handler training certificates. 7-42-090. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Oct 1, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : observed interior and exterior of all coolers and freezers with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as a liner for cooler shelving. Surface must be smooth and cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Exterior of stove tops with food debris.must clean and maintain. All metal surfaces with plastic and tin foil as a protectant must be removed. Surfaces must be smooth and cleanable.

     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 and food debris on floor drains throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training certificates for all food handlers. Must provide proof of food handler training certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Sep 23, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored on top of 2-door cooler at room temperatures. Observed cooked chicken breast temperature ranging between 98.8f-112.3f. Management immediately and voluntarily discarded approximately 33lbs of food value of $98. Must maintain all cold foods at 41.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed emplyees not wearing hair restraints while food is prepared and served. Must were hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior of all coolers and freezers with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as a liner for cooler shelving. Surface must be smooth and cleanable, and non-absorbent material

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Exterior of stove tops with food debris.must clean and maintain. All metal surfaces with plastic and tin foil as a protectant must be removed. Surfaces must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mops improperly stored at the utility service sink with mop heads piled on the floor. Mops heads must be stored inverted.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust and food debris on floor drains throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean 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: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2574520 on 04/18/2023. #45. All stored items throughout the entire facility must be elevated from the floors. #47. Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for all stored items. #55. All unnecessary articles stored throughout the basement must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated and organized. Plastic and tape on the floor of the front service counter. Must remove. #58. No proof of allergen training or certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training certificates for all food handlers. Must provide proof of food handler training certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Apr 18, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)-- all stored items throughout the entire facility must be elevated from the floors.

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

     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: 6-501.114---- all unnecessary articles stored throughout the basement must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated and organized.-----plastic and tape on the floor of the front service counter. Must remove.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-301.14-- noted one burner gas stove not under ventilation. Must provide adequate ventilation directly above the stove or remove.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-- no proof of allergen training or certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Apr 11, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical15 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held hot in a steam table at improper temperatures. Chicken at 122.7f, curry sauce at 123.2f & 74.4f, spinach at 83.1f. All foods discarded. Reviewed prepared tcs foods must be rapidly reheated to 165.f then held hot in the steam table at 135f or above. 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 prepared yogurt held at improper food temperatures in buckets on the floor of the rear kitchen. Homemade yogurt noted at 77.9f & 76.1f. All discarded. Reviewed proper cold holding temperatures. Priority violation 7-38-005. See the above violation #21 for citation.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 lbs yogurt homemade on the premises without an approved variance. Must obtain an approved variance from c.d.p.h. Manager discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: No haccp/variance on site for yogurt prepared on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 see violation #29 for citation.

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Bulk rice container must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: No pest control service reports on the premises. Pest control log book on site with service contract only dated 12-20-21 with no service reports. Must provide a current log book with current service report from a licensed pest control co. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: All food preparers must wear effective hair and beard restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Food utensils must not be stored directly next to or above the hand washing sink.

     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: All stored items throughout the entire facility must be elevated from the floors.

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

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Prep cooler cutting board with deep blackened grooves. Must resurface or replace.

     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: No quaternary chemical test strips on site to check the sanitization level at the three compartment sink while washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of coolers and freezers with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Exterior of stove tops with food debris.must clean and maintain. All metal surfaces with plastic and tin foil as a protectant must be removed. Surfaces must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the outside grease receptacle in the alley with excessive grease spillage on the surrounding ground and grease spillage on the outside of the container dripping down on the ground. Surrounding ground with food and paper debris. Instructed to remove all grease from outside of the container, grease and debris on the surrounding ground. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Wooden pallet stored on the outside patio must be removed.---- all unnecessary articles stored throughout the basement must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated and organized.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the facility in all areas of kitchen, dish, front counter with dirt, debris and grease.----excessive food splatter on walls throughout stove area. Must clean and maintain all.----plastic and tape on the floor of the front service counter.----must not use cardboard as matting for floors. Must remove all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted one burner gas stove not under ventilation. Must provide adequate ventilation directly above the stove or remove.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Sep 23, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 14, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: We observed outdoor garbage containers stored alleys with garbage, food waste, and food containers on the grounds, used buckets of oil, cans of tomatoes sauce, etc. Piled on the ground by the container. Also, the garbage lid is not completely closed, and a black garbage bag is hanging half outside of the containers with garbage in it. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Living quater must be separated from the storage area in the basement area. A physical divider is required, or remove the living quarter.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mops improperly stored at the utility service sink with mop heads piled on the floor. Mops heads must be stored inverted.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jun 17, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Jun 14, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: must provide labels on food stored inside coolers with a common name

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed over 30 rat droppings in basement storage area under shelves.also over 30 rat droppings at mop sink area.instructed to clean sanitize and maintain area. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a),citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as a liner for cooler shelving. Surface must be smooth and cleanable, and non-absorbent material

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: soiled cloth curtains in the exit/entrance doorway from the front serving /dining area to the kitchen. Must 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: 5-205.15: observed push-button faucet not running long enough for adequate handwashing in men's washroom. Must adjust to allow for adequate handwashing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.15: must not use cardboard boxes as matting for floors. Matting must be washable/cleanable. Provide rubber matts

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4): previous core violations not corrected from 8-13-2021; report #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at the kitchen not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution, especially when not in use. #43)3-304.12: noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and dishes to prevent dust accumulation. #48) 4-301.12: noted a large pot unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and to sanitize equipment or remove equipment. (large pots and pans) priority foundation violation:7-42-090, citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

10. Jun 9, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Employee not washing hands between non-food tasks. Observed employee taking other at front area, keying information on computer handling money/cards, then returned in kitchen pushing away the curtain (with hands) that separates front and kitchen area. Once the pizza was ready, he pushed the pizza with fingers off the spatula into the customer's plate and served it, also observed the same employee no handwashing before donning gloves. Information given on handwashing and glove procedure. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No soap is provided at only the handwashing sink in the prep area. Soap must be provided at said sink at all the times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation 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: Tcs food at improper temperature. We observed three large plastic containers with cooked pureed food/sauces or inside the two-door reach-in cooler with the present temperature of the foods: 62.7f- 64.7f and 75.9f, which was cooked on 6-8-22, per employee statement. Cold food must maintain a temp of 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in men's washroom. Present water temp of 68.9f to 77.4f. Hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide labels on food stored inside coolers with a common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 rat droppings in basement storage area under shelves.also over 30 rat droppings at mop sink area.instructed to clean sanitize and maintain area. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a),citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No pest control log book was provided on-site during the inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Plastic single serving at front self service must be inverted to minimize the source of 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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board wrapped with aluminum foil around cutting board at prep cooler in prep area. Remove. Must not use cardboard as a liner for cooler shelving. Surface must be smooth and cleanable, and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled cloth curtains in the exit/entrance doorway from the front serving /dining area to the kitchen. Must 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 push-button faucet not running long enough for adequate handwashing in men's washroom. Must adjust to allow for adequate handwashing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as matting for floors. Matting must be washable/cleanable. Provide rubber matts

      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 violations not corrected from 8-13-2021; report #2523991. #41) 4-901.12: noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at the kitchen not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution, especially when not in use. #43)3-304.12: noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and dishes to prevent dust accumulation. #48) 4-301.12: noted a large pot unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and to sanitize equipment or remove equipment. (large pots and pans) 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 food was prepared and served to customers: chicken, lamb, and pizza with different kinds of toppings. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Aug 13, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at the kitchen not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and dishes to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units food stored in tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food-grade containers.

      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: Noted a large pot unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and to sanitize of equipment or remove equipment. (large pots and pans)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

12. Jan 15, 2021 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. 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: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged baseboard and floor tiles around utility sink in prep area. Observed large gaps between tiles with standing water in this area. Must repair tiles and regrout to make floors around utility sink smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear hallway with light out over head. Must provide adequate lighting in rear hallway.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Jan 8, 2021 Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. 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: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      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 hand soap at washbowl sink in men's restroom. Must provide hand washing cleanser at all washbowl (and hand) sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several refrigeration units with improper ambient air temperature. Observed 2 door cooler @ 68.1f; 3 door cooler @ 94.2f; and 2 dr prep cooler @ 63.1f. Instructed all refrigeration on site must have ambient air temperature of 41f or less at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide metal stem thermometer to accurately measure internalfood temperature of tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete pest control log book. Must provide idph license from a licensed pest control service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged baseboard and floor tiles around utility sink in prep area. Observed large gaps between tiles with standing water in this area. Must repair tiles and regrout to make floors around utility sink smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust accumulation on ceiling vents in restrooms. Must detail clean. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Dec 29, 2020 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations