Margarita's Pizzeria

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves observed inside of the walk-in cooler; instructed to remove rust or paint.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the handsink in the dishwashing area on the pizza prep side; instructed to repair leak from pipe.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the employee washroom on the pizza prep side in need of cleaning; instructed to clean the toilet, sink and floor and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the bottom of the exposed handsink in the front prep area; instructed to repair. Corrected on site.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler in the rear of the pizza prep area; instructed to clean covers to remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers (squeeze bottles/shakers,etc)when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,ON TOP OF STOVE.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACHIN COOLER.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER-ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND ON FLOOR UNDER POP COOLER.HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF FURNANCE ON BRICK OF HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front entry door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on pizza walk in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from interior of fryer cabinets,pizza walk in cooler shelving units,dry food storage shelves,grill table.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged & missing floor tiles throughout.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean food splatter from walls & bases in pizza walk in cooler

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris from floor under,around,along wall bases including walk in coolers & freezer.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean grease and food debris from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 : must replace missing filters at hoods of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers (squeeze bottles/shakers)when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an infestation of appx. 300 or more mice droppings scattered throughout premises such as main kitchen-lower shelf of prep table & on floor underneath,on lid and on floor behind grease trap of 3- compartment sink,on floor under grill table & on lower shelf of same,on floor behind floor mixer and grinder.rear dry food shelf with cardboard next to cans of pizza sauce,on pallet next to garbage cans.pizza prep area-on floor behind dough machine prep table,on interior ledge of glass reach in cooler.dry food storage room-on floor behind door,under shelving units,on floor near exit door and in corner of table.phone order area-on desk next to copy machine & on floor underneath same.front service counter-on all shelving units in between articles and bags and on floor next to pop cooler.staff toilet room -on floor next to and behind toilet and hand sink.hot water tank/furnace room-on…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of frnt entry door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on cutting boards and prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Employees not knowing when to wash hands and change gloves after every possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units in dry food storage area.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in freezer ,pizza walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stopper for main kitchen 3- compartment sink and remove plastic from sink drain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sinks. Must provide and maintain.chemical test kit was provided at 3:40 p.m.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from interior of fryer cabinets,prep tables,pizza walk in cooler shelving units,dry food storage shelves,reach in & prep coolers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low hot & cold water pressure at hand sink in toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged & missing floor tiles throughout,loose thresholds at walk in cooler & freezer in dry food storage area,missing wall bases under 3- compartment sink in pizza prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from wall bases in pizza walk in cooler

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under,around,along wall bases including walk in coolers & freezer.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing filters at hoods of cooking equipment.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of proper hair restraints at all times. Instructed manager on site to use hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of 3 door reach in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris of dead bugs. Instructed to detail clean and maintain or remove unit that is not in working order. Correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Faucet at 3 compartment sink in pizza prep area in need of repair. Faucet is loose and water splatters. Water pressure in need of increasing in employee washroom. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rodent activity in front paper storage area along front wall and around pallet jack approx 35-40 droppings, droppings in pizza prep room along wall, between ovens, and under reach in cooler approx 20-25 droppings instructed to clean all areas, sanitize and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of proper hair restraints at all times. Instructed manager on site to use hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of 3 door reach in cooler in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris of dead bugs. Instructed to detail clean and maintain or remove unit that is not in working order. Correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Faucet at 3 compartment sink in pizza prep area in need of repair. Faucet is loose and water splatters. Water pressure in need of increasing in employee washroom. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. 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 the gaskets at the two door prep cooler in the grill area (tacos) worn; instructed to replace gaskets at unit.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: vent fan cover in employee washroom on pizza prep side. Clean the floor under the shelf where the pop is stored in the rear area by the walk in cooler. Clean the walls, ceiling and vents in the storage area by the walk-in units to remove dust build up.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2371158 on 5-28-20: 39-observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor. 47-observed condensation line draining in container inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 51-observed faucets leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 53-observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide. 55-observed unused articles and equipment outside rear door. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage 56-observed missing light shields in prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. 57-observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers. 58-observed the city of chicago food…

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED FIVE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE RESTAURANT DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation line draining in container inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucets leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment outside rear door. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide a metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 mice droppings on floor around water heater, 10 mice droppings on floor along east wall in ordering area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation line draining in container inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucets leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment outside rear door. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide a metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation line draining in container inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucets leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide a metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation line draining in container inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucets leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed improper thawing methods. Observed tcs foods (raw chicken) thawing in stagnant water inside of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to always properly thaw tcs foods using cold running water (no more than 70f) and do not let the tcs product exceed 41f. Product was at 40f during the inspection.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide a metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers not labeled with the common name of product. Instructed to label all dry storage containers with the common name of the product.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and unnecessary items on the floor in the front storage area. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter or elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a whole in the wall located in the toilet room behind the toilet. Instructed to repair and make the surface smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed the floors thru out with minor accumulated debris located behind all equipment and in the front storage area under the shelves. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed the lighting intensity needs to be increased in the rear of the facility and by the front storage area. Instructed to increase lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Found rubber gaskets at the doors of the two door cooler in the taco prep area and deep fry area in poor repair; must repair or replace gaskets.

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 rodent droppings on premises. Observed more than 50 droppings on the floor underneath the shelf where the soda pop is stored in the rear area near the back door. Observed a hole in the screen door on the pizza prep side in rear; seal hole in the door to avoid insects from entering premises. Must clean area where droppings observed and recommended that pest control company services prior to reinspection next week. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves inside of the walk-in coolers; must remove rust from shelves in both walk-in coolers. Found rubber gaskets at the doors of the two door cooler in the taco prep area and deep fry area in poor repair; must repair or replace gaskets. Observed a cutting board in the pizza prep area in need of cleaning or replacing; must clean or replace cutting board.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under shelf where soda pop is stored as mentioned in violation #18.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and replace vents in hooded system in the deep frying area, clean hooded area above pizza ovens, some areas of walls and ceilings in the storage area by the wic and wif need cleaning. Holes observed in the walls in the pizza order station behind the storage boxes; must seal holes in the walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Adequate lighting needed in the rear dishwashing area (pizza prep side); must provide adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the right faucet of the three comp sink in the pizza prep area; must repair leak. Also clean and paint the exterior of the grease receptor at this three comp sink. Leaking observed from the hand sink in the washroom on the taco prep side from the pipe; repair leak from pipe under sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace the cutting boards in the prep area,has dark deep open seams,instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls in the rear prep area of food spills,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior and exterior of reach in prep coolers on the pizza side.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the rear storage area, walk in coolers and prep areas around equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusted shevling inside the walk in cooler. Must remove rust and repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted storage shevling dirty. Must clean to remove spills and debris. Also must clean and defrost reach in and walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors dirty in the rear and front storage areas,walk in cooler & freezers. Must clean to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls dirty in the front storage area. Must clean to remove dust and debris. Also ceiling in poor repair in same area. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted loose coving along the wall of the walk in cooler/freezer. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the rear exposed hand sink and a leak at hte base of the faucet of the 3 comp sink on the pizza side. Also toilet room hand sink fixtures in poor repair. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

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 25 mice droppings on floor,along wall base and corners inside the furance room in rear of premises and observed 30 mice droppings on a wooden shelves in the storage area next to the furance room ,instructedto clean and sanitized affected areas,serious violation 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Operating without a certified food manager on site while potentiall hazardous foods are prepared and served such as pizzas,italian beef,and marianara sauce,serious violation 7-38-012

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all prep coolers

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

Inspector’s note: All large bulk food storage containers must be labeled. All cooked/prepared foods removed from original containers must be labeled and dated when held over 24 hours.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair self-closing devices on doors on the walk-in cooler and freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean storage racks and shelves inside walk-in and reach-in coolers, and cabinet interiors of deep fryers

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along the wall bases and in corners in prep and storage areas(debris).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean hoods(greasy) and filters above cooking equipment in both food prep areas. Clean and/or paint walls and ceilings throughout food prep and storage areas(greasy build-up and dark due to heat). Clean light shields in food prep areas(dead insects and greasy build-up)

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky hot water faucet and leaky pipe underneath 3 compartment sink in hot food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain all unused equipment stored on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodents and outer openings not protected. 30 mice droppings noted on premises in compressor compartment of refrigerated prep table in pizza prep area(west side), 5 on floor in south corner by prep table in pizza prep area, 5 on storage shelf in small storage area across from office, screen door for rear exit door in hot food prep area (east side) not insect nor rodent proofed. Space greater than 1/4 inch found at the bottom as well as at the top of the door, also found exhaust air ducts above both rear doors not screened to keep out insects. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, repair or replace screen door making it tight-fitting to prevent insect and rodent entry and attach screens to exhaust air ducts to prevent insect entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: All large bulk food storage containers must be labeled. All cooked/prepared foods removed from original containers must be labeled and dated when held over 24 hours.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint or replace rusty rolling cart, rusty exterior of grease trap, rusty shelves underneath prep tables in both prep areas. Repair self-closing devices on doors on the walk-in cooler and freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean storage racks and shelves inside walk-in and reach-in coolers, and cabinet interiors of deep fryers

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along the wall bases and in corners in prep and storage areas(debris).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean hoods(greasy) and filters above cooking equipment in both food prep areas. Clean and/or paint walls and ceilings throughout food prep and storage areas(greasy build-up and dark due to heat). Clean light shields in food prep areas(dead insects and greasy build-up)

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky hot water faucet and leaky pipe underneath 3 compartment sink in hot food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain all unused equipment stored on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior ceilings/dusty inside south /walk in cooler.must clean/maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside walk in coolers.must install thermometer for both walk in coolers.also must provide metal stem thermometers for food prep areas/food handlers.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on premises when potencially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious citation issued.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom doors. Instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation over cooking equipment in poor repair(mexican food prep area) must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace loose/worn rubber gaskets at pizza prep cooler doors to avoid escaping air from unit. Clean interior of same unit.

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. REMOVE DUST FROM HOODED CANOPYS ABOVE PIZZA OVENS AND FRYERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

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. REMOVE DUST FROM BOTH VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN GRILL AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN SAME AREA WITHOUT THEM.

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. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN WASHROOM IN REAR OF PIZZA PREP AREA. HAS COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY AT THIS TIME.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS WITHOUT THEM; INCLUDING WALK-IN UNITS.