Primo Pizza

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted excessive rust on metal rack shelving in the front prep two door "dr. Pepper" cooler. Instructed to remove rust/repaint.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All stored items in the front prep must be elevated from the floors.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14--- wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear kitchen screened door with an open 1/2 inch gap on the bottom threshold of the door. Also the metal screen door with large openings allowing entry for flies. Must provide a tight mesh to prevent fly entry and a tight fitting seal on the bottom threshold.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Must not dispose of mop bucket waste water in the outdoor sewage drain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2586216 on 12-4-23 not corrected.#10- noted no handwashing signage at the handwash sink. Instructed to have handwashing signage at the handwash sink.#47- noted rusty and dirty shelves inside the walk-in cooler at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non-toxic food grade paint and - or replace.#47-: noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler door of walk-in cooler all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and - or replace.#53-: noted washrooms on premises with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms.#55- instructed to clean and maintain floors along wallbase and underneath equipment, especially inside the walk-in cooler unit. Must also clean and maintain dirty fans inside the walk-in cooler.#58- noted…

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler door of walk-in cooler all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and - or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside the walk-in cooler at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non-toxic food grade paint and - or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted washrooms on premises with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex wash rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wallbase and underneath equipment, especially inside the walk-in cooler unit. Must also clean and maintain dirty fans inside the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: : 6-202.15-- noted the rear metal screen door was not rodent or insect proofed. No tight fitting seals on all sides and large opening in metal mesh. Must provide a small, tight mesh for screening, tight-fitting seals on all sides, top and bottom threshold of the door.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: : 3-304.14-- soiled wiping cloths stored throughout the food prep area must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-- excessive rust on the metal rack shelving inside the front prep tall reach-in cooler and throughout the walk-in cooler. Must remove rust, re-paint/seal, or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the rear metal screen door was not rodent or insect proofed. No tight fitting seals on all sides and large opening in metal mesh. Must provide a small, tight mesh for screening, tight-fitting seals on all sides, top and bottom threshold of the door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide locks for the box freezers located in the dining room with customer access.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Soiled wiping cloths stored throughout the food prep area must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted knife stored improperly between cutting board and prp cooler. It must be properly store.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic garbage bags or plastic grocery bags as food containers inside freezers and coolers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on the metal rack shelving inside the front prep tall reach-in cooler and throughout the walk-in cooler. Must remove rust, re-paint/seal, or replace.-----must not use cardboard as liner for shelving above the pizza prep cooler and under the microwave oven.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop head stored on the floor next to the walk-in cooler. Must store inverted outside of food areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling light shields were noted with excessive dead insects. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found shelf above 3 compartment sink not clean.must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15-observed about a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of front door entrance. Instructed to provide a rodent proof strip to prevent entry points for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11-observed torn gaskets in prep cooler in rear. Instructed to repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.13-observed food splatter inside of microwave in rear. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19-observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler in rear. Instructed to repaint or replace shelves that are corrosion-resistant, smooth and easy to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of front door entrance. Instructed to provide a rodent proof strip to prevent entry points for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets in prep cooler in rear. Instructed to repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food splatter inside of microwave in rear. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler in rear. Instructed to repaint or replace shelves that are corrosion-resistant, smooth and easy to clean.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: UPON ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING MASKS WHILE PREPPING FOOD AND SERVING CUSTOMERS. Any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. Face-coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY INSTRUCTED STAFF TO WEAR A MASK.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core not corrected from 7/9/2019, report #2300843. #57-foodhandlers at premises with no foodhanlder training. Must provide. #58- no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for employees who obtain the city of chicago food manager certificate. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no hanging thermometer for reach in cooler. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 2116938 performed on 12-8-17. Violation #32-MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. #43-PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. Serious Violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep freezers in dining area not locked. Obtain and install lock for deep freezers in front area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area hood with heavy grease build up inside. must deep clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic garbage bags as food containers in the freezers. Must use washable containers or disposable food grade plastic bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove dead insects from the light shields in the front prep and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Water damaged and missing ceiling tiles in the dining room. Must replace.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Front and rear screen door not rodent insect proof.gap of 1/2 to 1"at bottoms and top of the doors.must rodent insect proof doors.main rear door was opened. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboards used for shelf liner,instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.observed knife stored under the cutting board at front prep area,instructed to remove knife and provide a knife rack.

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

Inspector’s note: Excess ice build-up on reach-in small freezer at rear prep area,instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain unit. Observed employee washing rags that she cleaned the floor with waste water at three compartment sink.instructed to clean and sanitize three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Stoppers is needed at three compartment sink to be able to wash,rinse and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 2-6-15. Inspection # 1424765 violation 45. No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with certificates of names of employees on premises. Serious violation. Citation issued. 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulbs not shatterproof inside pizza holding unit. Must shield bulbs inside pizza unit.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer for pizza hot holding unit.must provide thermometer for pizza hot holding unit.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink middle compartment pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer not working. Instructed manager to provide and calibrate working metal stem thermometer for food handlers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with certificates of names of employees on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain the microwave in the rear prep and also the rubber gaskets in the front reach-in cooler to remove food debris buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulbs not shielded inside pizza hot holding unit. Found no end caps for light shield inside reach in cooler next to deep fryer.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain the microwave in the rear prep and also the rubber gaskets in the front reach-in cooler to remove food debris buildup.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: No attached metal drain board at 3 compartment sink. Must install drain board. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and freezers not properly labeled with dates and name of products. Instructed to label all food items including bulk items during storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Instructed to replace or refinish. Stains and peeling paint on rear area food/supply storage shelves. Must clean and re-finish shelves. Soiled cardboard lining some shelves. Must remove cardboard.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain at all times. Exhaust fan in washroom not working. Must repair and maintain.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: No attached metal drain board at 3 compartment sink. Must install drain board. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and freezers not properly labeled with dates and name of products. Instructed to label all food items including bulk items during storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Instructed to replace or refinish. Stains and peeling paint on rear area food/supply storage shelves. Must clean and re-finish shelves. Soiled cardboard lining some shelves. Must remove cardboard.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain at all times. Exhaust fan in washroom not working. Must repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Noted no stem thermometer on site at this time. Must provide accurate stream thermometer for proper internal temperature monitoring.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelves and front prep reach in coolers shelves rusted. Must replace damaged shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stains on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain unclean wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed handwash bowl pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain handwash bowl.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOORS UNDER SHELVES,AND REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON SAME FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT ON 3COMP.SINK.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER 100PPM OR OTHERWISE FOR WIPE CLOTHS,FOR CLEANING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING OPERATIONS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some foods not properly dated, labeled in coolers/ freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, counter shelving not clean need cleaning.storage shelving need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repair, walls in rear prep area need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, dining area not clean need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, dining area need cleaning.