Connie's Pizza

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed dry food storage containers in the garde manger prep area not labeled on the lower shelf under the food prep table. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed plates and wire fry baskets not inverted throughout facility. Instructed to invert or cover to avoid possible contamination and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed the gender-neutral toilet room in the dispatch area without a garbage with a lid for disposal of feminine products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed a large opening in the lower wall inside of the office near the proofers and walk in cooler in the prep area. Instructed to seal opening to eliminate potential harborage/entry points for pest.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors behind the cold/hot holding equipment in the dispatch area with trash build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed the floor tiles in need of regrouting and floor tiles replaced in the pasta/deep frying prep area and the pizza prep area. Instructed to regrout and repair damaged floor tiles to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable in mentioned areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed dry food storage containers in the garde manger prep area not labeled on the lower shelf under the food prep table. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed approximately 20-25 mice droppings on the floor in the corner near the pervert dough proofers in the rear. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean and santize droppings. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed plates and wire fry baskets not inverted throughout facility. Instructed to invert or cover to avoid possible contamination and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed the gender-neutral toilet room in the dispatch area without a garbage with a lid for diposal.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed a large opening in the lower wall inside of the office near the proofers and walk in cooler in the prep area. Instructed to seal opening to eliminate potential harborage/entry points for pest.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors behind the cold/hot holding equipment in the dispatch area with trash build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed the floor tiles in need of regrouting and floor tiles replaced in the pasta/deep frying prep area and the pizza prep area. Instructed to regrout and repair damaged floor tiles to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable in mentioned areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4): observed previous core violation not corrected from 03/18/2024, report #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: observed grout needed on the floor tiles near the high temperature dishwasher. Openings in the lower part of the walls and floors under the high temperature dishwashing machine and drainboards throughout the area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Priority foundationn7-42-090, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry food storage containers in the garde manger prep area not labeled on the lower shelf under the food prep table. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20-25 mice droppings on the floor in the corner near the pervert dough proofers in the rear. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean and santize droppings. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates and wire fry baskets not inverted throughout facility. Instructed to invert or cover to avoid possible contamination and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the gender-neutral toilet room in the dispatch area without a garbage with a lid for diposal.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a large opening in the lower wall inside of the office near the proofers and walk in cooler in the prep area. Instructed to seal opening to eliminate potential harborage/entry points for pest.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors behind the cold/hot holding equipment in the dispatch area with trash build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tiles in need of regrouting and floor tiles replaced in the pasta/deep frying prep area and the pizza prep area. Instructed to regrout and repair damaged floor tiles to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable in mentioned areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected from 03/18/2024, report #2591234 #55: 6-201.11: observed grout needed on the floor tiles near the high temperature dishwasher. Openings in the lower part of the walls and floors under the high temperature dihwashing machine and drainboards throughout the area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Priority foundationn7-42-090, citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed two hot holding units in the to go area with no ambient air thermometers inside. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-402.12: observed items on the floor in the water/compressor closet in the rear pizza assembly area. Instructed to elevate and organize said closet and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the shelf under the hot holding unit across from the ventilation hood with cooking utensils stored in dried grease residue. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed a hole in the wall under the wash compartment of the three compartment sink near the high temperature dishwasher. Also, observed grout needed on the floor tiles near the high temperature dishwasher. Openings in the lower part of the walls and floors under the high temperature dihwashing machine and drainboards throughout the area. Damaged floor tiles near the ice machine storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed standing water in the walk-in cooler near the beer containers and near the ice machine. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of four refrigerators on site. The prep cooler directly across from boiling unit under the ventilation hood (50.0f), prep cooler #3 across from the cooking line (55.0f), dessert cooler at the rear food prep area (51.0f), and cooler at the coffee/beverage station near the dining area (57.0f). All mentioned cold holding units had tcs foods stored inside for sale. A held for inspection tag has placed on all units. Please review comments for tag removal. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed two hot holding units in the to go area with no ambient air thermometers inside. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 live roach and aprroximately 40 mice droppings on site. The live roach was observed on the shelf with clean plates above the three compartment sink, in the area with the high temperature dishwashing machine. The following areas were observed with mice droppings on the floor and equipment: behind the pizza baking/ assembbly equipment, at the lower back opening part of the handwashing sink next to the pizza topping cold holding unit, where the speed racks are stored in the rear pizza assembly area, in the water & compressor room in the rear food prep area, surrounding the floor drain near the staircase leading to the upper offices, and under the counter top behind the bar. Instructed to live roach activity and remove rodent droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items on the floor in the water/compressor closet in the rear pizza assembly area. Instructed to elevate and organize said closet and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-204.115 no temperature measuring device for the high temperature dishwashing machine on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelf under the hot holding unit across from the ventilation hood with cooking utensils stored in dried grease residue. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall under the wash compartment of the three compartment sink near the high temperature dishwasher. Also, observed grout needed on the floor tiles near the high temperature dishwasher. Openings in the lower part of the walls and floors under the high temperature dihwashing machine and drainboards throughout the area. Damaged floor tiles near the ice machine storage area. Instructed to seal all holes and openings to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the walk-in cooler near the beer containers and near the ice machine. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Sewer gas odor from floor drain in womens washroom; instructed to service floor drain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn and discolored. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water at 3 compartment sink, hand sinks, and washroom sinks at improper temperatures of 76-80 degrees. Must operate all water supply according to law. Manager contacted plumber who arrived while on site. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Hand sink in salad prep area is slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room garbage cans in need of covers. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout prep area and dish room in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed very low cold water pressure at the hand washing sink located behind the bar. Instructed to increase hot water pressure.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed very low cold water pressure at the hand washing sink located behind the bar. Instructed to increase hot water pressure.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: The cutting boards in all the food preparation areas has deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace all cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The interior of the stoves with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain stoves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the dish washing, salad station, hot line, pizza line, under the cooking equipment and hand sink in the pizza line area in need to be re-grouted. Damaged/broken floor tiles also found in those areas. Instructed to replace. Maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under the sinks and cooking equipment with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: The can opener in the salad station area has food/dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain it.

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

Inspector’s note: The cutting boards in all the food preparation areas has deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace all cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the dish washing, salad station, hot line, pizza line, under the cooking equipment and hand sink in the pizza line area in need to be re-grouted. Damaged/broken floor tiles also found in those areas. Instructed to replace. Maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the double doors in the delivery area; must seal gap to avoid possible rodent entry.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 not corrected from september 28, 2018 as required. All city of chicago food sanitation certificate holders are in need of allergen certificates. Must obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in clean sanitized container at all times. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Coving missing behind bar area. Instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove food splatters in dish area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all air vents to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of regrouting in dishroom area. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in rear delivery area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 15-18 fruit flies at soda box station. Instructed to contact pest control for service and clean all areas to remove any sticky build up. Clean and maintain clean free from build up. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed all prep areas. All cutting boards dark in color with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning behind and under cook line, under and around pop in the box station, and in front bar area. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 2 out 3 hand sinkss in the ladies room have slow flowing water. Must correct and maintain at city pressure.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container at all times. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor at prep stations of food spills and food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove dust build-up on pipes against wall leading up to ceiling behind exposed handwash sink at pizza prep station in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of 1-comp sink in back prep area. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain interior/exterior of deep fyers.

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

Inspector’s note: Re-grout or replace damaged floor tile at pizza station under exposed handwash sink. Clean floors in the following areas: around pizza prep tables in pizza area and at salad station of food debris.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers must where hair restraints in food prep areas.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Properly store ice scooper with handle away from ice to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: The bottom storage shelf inside of the walk-in cooler needs cleaning in the pizza prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some dust on the ceiling vent in the dishwashing area; clean vent to remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust build up noted on walk-in cooler fan cover, instructed to clean.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection. Found a fly trap installed directly above large open dough mixer in main kitchen, instructed to remove. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Unlabeled bottle of clear lquid on kitche table, instructed mgr to label all food and non-food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Disposable containers use as a food scoop, instructed not to use single service articles as a food scoop.

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

Inspector’s note: Found several food strainers with loose wires, instructed to use only sound utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Minor leak under dish washing area 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Several coolers missing refrigeration thermometers, instructed to provide in all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stand without floor covering. Food served from the booth on a grass area of the park. Management instructed to provide floor covering at the food stand.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer was provided in the hot holding unit in the food dispenser truck. Management instructed to provide.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: A hair restraint is needed for all food handling employees in the food stand. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the following: can opener blade at prep table (pizza prep area), exterior surfaces of some cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean fan guard covers in walk-in units where needed to remove dust. Clean splatter from wall behind pizza prep cooler in pizza prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking from base of three comp sink faucet across from walk-in freezer.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Some thermometers in some refrigeration units (prep coolers) not visible; make visible.

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

Inspector’s note: Must sand or replace cutting boards in the prep area with deep dark grooves.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryers and the storage racks in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains and floors in dish machine area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls and ceiling tiles around/above the dish machine-remove mold, dirt/dust and food.

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

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the base of the left faucet on the 3-comp. Sink in front of the walk in freezer in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Found fruit fly activity at rear dry storage areas. Observed about 50 fruit flies on walls and ceiling. Serious violation. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found shelving units not clean at rear dry storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by rear dry storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.

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

Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary articles stored on shelving units.(clothes, aprons,etc.)

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. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PIZZA MAKING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of cooking equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in food prep areas to remove particles from food etc.(very busy lunch hours today)

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Some internal thermometers in some coolers not visible; must be conspicuous

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of cooking equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in food prep areas to remove particles from food etc. (very busy lunch hours today)

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Some internal thermometers in some coolers not visible; must be conspicuous.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean area under pizza prep table to remove crumbs from food and spills from sauce. Clean interior bottoms of fryers to remove grease noted and dust. Some dust on vents above cooking equipment in hooded area; remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean area behind pizza prep table where needed. Remove dust from ceiling vents in kitchen where needed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide a rubber drain stopper at three comp sink in dishwashing area for middle compartment.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers for coolers where missing.