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2639989
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
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5
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639721
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE OIL IS STORED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY (APPROX. 45 RAT DROPPINGS AND 35 MOUSE DROPPINGS) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE AND 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE IN THE SMALL ROOM THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY A WASHROOM, 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE OLD MIXER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 10 DROPPINGS UNDER A STORAGE TABLE AGAINST THE WALL. OBSERVED 1 MOUSE DROPPING INSIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN LEDGE, 4 DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA CORNER UNDER THE DOUGH SHEETER, 5 DROPPINGS UNDER THE CORNER OF THE BAR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 5 DROPPINGS UNDER THE 1-DOOR COOLER AT THE BAR AREA, 2 DROPPINGS AT THE CORNER OF THE STAGE ON THE FLOOR, 5 DROPPINGS IN AND AROUND THE REAR FIREPLACE AREA, 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINE, 1 DROPPING AGAINST THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND 7 DROPPINGS ON THE KEG PLATFORM INSIDE OF THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NEAR THE STAIRCASE TO THE 2ND FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE OIL IS STORED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE PLUMBING LEAK BENEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS WHERE RODENT ENTRY IS POSSIBLE AND WHERE STUFFED WITH STEEL WOOL ESPECIALLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL AROUND THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Complaint Re-Inspection
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638431
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638034
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES AND RAID STORED NEXT TO PLATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE CLEANING SUPPLIES AND TO REMOVE UNAPPROVED PESTICIDE (RAID) FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INCLUDING IN CAVITY OF PIZZA OVEN, BASEMENT AREA, MUSIC SCHOOL AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER , FORMER CRAWL SPACE BY THE BAR, MOTOR HOUSINGS OF COOLERS, AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SURFACES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP AND BAR COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS AND STAINLESS STEEL TRAYS ON THE CARTS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE. CLEAN ALL SOILED UTENSILS STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHENEVER HAND ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINK IS RAN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIROITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE. SEAL ALL HOLES IN FLOORS AND WALLS.
ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637463
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 1000 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHTOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BAR AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, DINING ROOM, MUSIC AND ART CLASSROOMS, WASHROOMS, BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS, IN THE PANELS BENEATH THE PIZZA OVEN, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE, BEHIND THE 1-DOOR FREEZER AND ROLLING CARTS, UNDER THE BEVERAGE COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR COOLERS IN THE BAR AREA, ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM AND BEHIND THE MUSIC VENDING MACHINE, IN THE DINING ROOM FIREPLACES, ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR OF THE MUSIC AND ART CLASSROOMS, IN THE WASHROOMS, AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES WHERE DRY FOOD IS STORED AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, IN THE MOTOR HOUSINGS OF THE UNUSED AND USED COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT SIDE DOUBLE EXIT DOOR LEADING OUT TO HAMILTON AVENUE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT OR COVER ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP AND BAR COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS AND STAINLESS STEEL TRAYS ON THE CARTS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND UNUSED DISHWASHING MACHINE. CLEAN ALL SOILED UTENSILS STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT LEADING TO PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNTREATED SECTIONS OF DRYWALL ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT. ALSO OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN WHERE MISSING. REPAIR THE OPEN DRYWALL SECTION BEHIND THE DOOR TO THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632434
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Reported outcome
Pass
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Canvass Re-Inspection
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626976
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626769
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: : 4-204.112(B)--- MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111-- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE BAR, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. LAST SERVICE NOTED 9-10-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-803.11--- SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPPER SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT IN THE WALKWAY BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13--- NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY FRYER BASKET AT THE DEEP FRYER FROM TWO DAYS PRIOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 4-601.11(B)--- NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15--- DRIPPING/LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13--- NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEBOARD WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE.----ALSO HOLE NOTED IN THE BRICKS IN THE CEILING NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL. : 6-201.11---- MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)--- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609531 ON 12-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #37--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).#49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STOVE AND OVEN,AND DEEP FRYER ALSO,STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.#55--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN CORNERS OF WALL TILES NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SO THAT THE WALL IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626482
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH/PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HOT HANDLE STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON AND OFF. MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. A CLAMP BEING USED TO TURN ON AND OFF THE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT PREP/DISH HAND SINK AND REPLACE THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: COOKS LINE PIZZA PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 55.4F. NO FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER AT THIS TIME. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE BAR, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. LAST SERVICE NOTED 9-10-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPPER SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT IN THE WALKWAY BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY FRYER BASKET AT THE DEEP FRYER FROM TWO DAYS PRIOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DRIPPING/LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEBOARD WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE.----ALSO HOLE NOTED IN THE BRICKS IN THE CEILING NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609531 ON 12-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #37--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).#49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STOVE AND OVEN,AND DEEP FRYER ALSO,STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.#55--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN CORNERS OF WALL TILES NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SO THAT THE WALL IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625543
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609531
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STOVE AND OVEN,AND DEEP FRYER ALSO,STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL EXHAUST FAN IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS FROM SECTION OF CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN CORNERS OF WALL TILES NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SO THAT THE WALL AND CEILING AREA IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CORNER AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FRONT STAIRCASE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609048
Location recorded for this inspection · BORELLI'S · 2124 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR BASEMENT STAIRCASE AND APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR 1ST FLOOR CLUTTERED MUSIC ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STOVE AND OVEN,AND DEEP FRYER ALSO,STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL EXHAUST FAN IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS FROM SECTION OF CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN CORNERS OF WALL TILES NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SO THAT THE WALL AND CEILING AREA IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CORNER AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FRONT STAIRCASE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS .
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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