Sbarro

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Apr 12, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no running water when hot and cold running water knobs are turned on at the only handwashing sink located in the rear prep area. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

4. Mar 29, 2024 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

5. Feb 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris in the floor drain located under the hand washing sink. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed two male food handlers without food handlers certificates. Manager states both are new employees. Instructed manager that new employees have 30 days to obtain a food handlers certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Jan 24, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at handwashing sink located in rear food preparation area. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

7. Sep 30, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, instructed to keep away from food open foods.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Large spoons in-use stored in standing water bucket, instructed to keep in dry container or under running cold water.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

8. Jan 24, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide 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: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine not cleaned small accumulation of debris at top of interior near ice chute. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed backflow prevention device not easily accessible or missing. Must repair for accessibility for inspection or obtain, install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hood in rear prep kitchen with accumulation of grease and food debris. Must detail 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 facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 28, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous food. Pizza under hot holding light. Sausage pizza at 113.7f, sausage and pepperoni pizza at 129.0f,spinach pan pizza at 120.0f. Approx 7-lbs of pizza was discarded at cost approx $ 25.00. Instructed to maintain hot foods at 140.0f or higher, cold foods at 40.0f or below.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed foods not in original container and foods ppeped, held 24hrs not labeled/ dated. Instructed to install.

10. Jan 16, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Upon reinspection still no hot water in employees women's washroom. Hot water temperature 38.9f. Instructed hot water temperature must be minimum of 85.0f. Critical violation 7-38-030. Building engineer was contacted during inspection,and provided hot water at both hand sinks in employees womens washroom at hot water temperature of 94.8f, 86.9f,cdi. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handler/manager not wearing hair restraint preping foods in prep area. Instructed to provide. Must wear at all times in food preparation areas

11. Jan 12, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities for employees.found no hot running water at all hand sinks of employee's washroom. Temperature of hot water 50.f in mens and in womens hand sink 38.4f. Instructed hot water temperature must be a minimum required of 85.0f. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handler/manager not wearing hair restraint preping foods in prep area. Instructed to provide. Must wear at all times in food preparation areas.

12. Jul 11, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The food inside the walk in cooler that has been (pre)cooked or removed from its original packaging must be properly dated and labeled. Instructed to properly label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The storage racks inside the walk in coolers has food and dirt on them. Instructed to clean and maintain racks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors around the ice machine and 3-compartment sink needs cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

13. Jan 27, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the storage racks and interior of the ice machine in the rear prep area not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corner with thick dirt/dust and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the walls around the sink, coolers and cooking equipment in the rear not clean. Instructed to remove the food splatter and dirt/dust from walls. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found male food handler not wearing a hair restraint working in the front prep area. Instructed to provide and wear the hair restraint. Maintain same.

14. Aug 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves not clean under counter near pizza oven.must clean

15. Mar 28, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazarous inside walk in cooler maintain at improper cold temperatures.approx 4lbs of cooked rice-57.8f, 2lbs of cooked sausage-59.8f, and 2lbs of cooked potatoes at 58.2f.instructed to properly cool foods down before going into the cooler. Must maintain cold foods at 40f or below. Approx 8lbs of food/cost approx $25.00, were removed by manager and discarded-cdi. Critical violation issued 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine panel not clean.must clean/maintain.

16. Dec 22, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label all prepared foods in the walk-in cooler at all times. Found various cooked foods without date or labels in the walk-in as well as large gray plastic containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize all shelving racks inside the walk-in cooler to remove food stains and grime.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hair restraints for all food prep staff. Observed 2 employees in the rear prep area not wearing hair restraints while preparing and handling foods.

17. Mar 5, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leak at the faucet base of exposed hand sink in the rear prep area next to the stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: During inspection found 3 staff members without their illinois food handler's certification. For the next routine inspection must provide proof of the illinois food handler's certificate. Must provide at all times.

18. Dec 5, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing end caps on light sheilds. Must provide and maintain.

19. Mar 13, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets in poor repair in front reach in cooler. Must replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of reach in coolers, all soda nozzles and interior of all storage cabinets. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under front counter in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling above toaster in need of cleaning to remove all dust and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: One of two washbowls(right side)in ladies room with no hot running water. All floor drains with food debris. Nsf approved handsink needed in rear prep area. Must correct and maintain all violations.

20. Nov 4, 2013 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of cooking equipment, rear reach in freezer and storage racks in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Must keep floors dry around mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-comp. Sink.

21. Oct 9, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of cooking equipment, rear reach in freezer and storage racks in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Must keep floors dry around mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-comp. Sink.

22. May 15, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must recaulk top of 3comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and remove food debris from bottom shelf at interior of 2dr freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floor drain under 3 comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair exhaust vents at staff restrooms men's and ladies located in the basement level.

23. Dec 6, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the cabinets in the front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of all floor drains and floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the leaks at the base of the faucet on the 1 & 3 comp. Sink in the rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must keep all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

24. Jan 19, 2012 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of front prep reach in cooler and interior of stove in rear.

25. Sep 6, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

26. Dec 8, 2010 Fail

    Tag Removal · Fail

    No violations

27. Oct 29, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(TEMPERATURE AT 119.5 AND 105.4.) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 4 PIZZAS AT HOT HOLDING STATIONS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(TEMPERATURES NOTED 102.3F, 117.5F, 121.2F,AND 101.2F) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 12 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $60.00.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at coffee machine.(check valve)

28. Jan 21, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. Found bulk food containers under preparation table at main kithchen not labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Found unnecessary articles stored on food shelves.(markers, lighters, etc.)