Restaurant · Chicago, IL

D'Agostinos Pizza

Name: D'Agostinos Pizza
Address: 1351 W Addison St, Chicago, IL

1351 W Addison St

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

Complaint

Jun 22, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THIN CRUST AND DEEP DISH PIZZA SLICES STORED IN THE CARRYOUT HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 115-125F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLICED CHEESES AT 44F INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS USED TO STORE CROUTONS WITH CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, POTATO CUTTER MOUNTED TO THE PREP TABLE, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 25, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE DRAIN LINE BENEATH THE SPRAY SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

SEAL THE OPENINGS ALONG THE DOOR FRAME AND ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD NEAR THE EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY, AT THE TAKE OUT STATION AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 2, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 26, 2025

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS' WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOME UPPER PORTIONS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN FRONT BAR AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AND ELETRICAL WALL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2591539 ON 03/22/2024. #49. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MACHINE #55. OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, MUST REPLACE. 6-201.17 NOTED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 22, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MACHINE

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11-- OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, MUST REPLACE. 6-201.17--- NOTED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING DOOR MATERIAL AND THE BOTTOM PORTION. MUST REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 20, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)----TORN/MISSING PLASTIC DOOR CURTAIN INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B)--- NOTED THE FOLLOWING DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,PLASTIC FOOD CART ON THE COOKS LINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE FLOOR STAND MIXER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE THE MACHINE.----INTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR SOILED LINEN CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11-- OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, MUST REPLACE.---- WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO WALKWAY WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-201.17--- NOTED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING DOOR MATERIAL AND THE BOTTOM PORTION. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114--- ALL CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2590959 ON 3-13-24 NOT CORRECTED. 60- 8-404.13(B:4) .#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE BY THE GREASE TRAP, GREASE RECEPTACLE AND HEATING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 13, 2024

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

ALL STORED SODA CASES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AT THE DELIVERY AREA.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED THE FOLLOWING DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,PLASTIC FOOD CART ON THE COOKS LINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE FLOOR STAND MIXER, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER, METAL PIZZA HOLDER RACK NEAR DELIVERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-23-23 REPORT #2570121 NOT CORRECTED.#39- NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.#39- FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#53-: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE BY THE GREASE TRAP, GREASE RECEPTACLE AND HEATING UNIT.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND STATED POSTED FROM REPORT #2570121 ON 1-23-23 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----TORN/MISSING PLASTIC DOOR CURTAIN INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED, GREASE ENCRUSTED, DIRTY AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, AT BASEMENT LIQUOR AREA. MUST REPLACE.-----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY.---- WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO WALKWAY WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE.FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BROKEN BEER BOTTLES.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE MATS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source