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LUIGI'S PIZZA

4212 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60624

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LUIGI'S PIZZA on .

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Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624517

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617907

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR FEMALE USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON WALL IN PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617220

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNER NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR WITH 3IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN RESTROOM TO BE EXTREMELY SOILED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR FEMALE USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON WALL IN PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607802

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK ON PIPING UNDERNEATH BASIN CAUSING WATER TO POOL ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH FRYERS, COOLING UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT OR MISSING BULBS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 MUST PROVIDES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO REMAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607521

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERITIFCATE HOLDER WITH VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING HANBURGERS, PIZZA, SAUCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK ON PIPING UNDERNEATH BASIN CAUSING WATER TO POOL ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH FRYERS, COOLING UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT OR MISSING BULBS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 MUST PROVIDES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO REMAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604112 ON 10/4/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... #60)PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590640 ON MAY 7, 2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND PIZZA PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CEILING ABOVE PIZZA PREP COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL ATTACHMENTS. 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, AND GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. #38) OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 22 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLES WHERE SAUCE IS PREPARED, IN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SCATTERED ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH/RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604112

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING NACHO CHEESE, PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 22 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLES WHERE SAUCE IS PREPARED, IN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SCATTERED ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH/RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBING SYSTEM IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP CEILING PIPING CAUSING WATER TO DRIP ONTO FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF DOUGH SHEETER EQUIPMENT IN PLACE ON COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK ON PIPING UNDERNEATH BASIN CAUSING WATER TO POOL ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH FRYERS, COOLING UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT OR MISSING BULBS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO REMAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VOLATIONS NOT CORRECETD FROM REPORT #2590640 ON MAY 7, 2024.THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND PIZZA PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CEILING ABOVE PIZZA PREP COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL ATTACHMENTS. 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AN GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598385

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594258

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590640

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND PIZZA PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CEILING ABOVE PIZZA PREP COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL ATTACHMENTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AN GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED CFM TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590280

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING PIZZA, HAMBURGERS, SAUCE, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP OR (IN USE) PIZZA PREP AT THIS TIME. NOTED FRONT PREP HANDSINK 64 F AND PIZZA PREP WITHOUT ANY RUNNING WATER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MINIMUM REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN PIZZA PREP AREA NOT AT REQUIRED COOLING TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE @51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION, NO TCS FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO USE UPRIGHT PEPSI COOLER LOCATED IN PREP TO STORE FOODS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 170 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... FRONT PREP AREA ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN PIZZA PREP IN CORNERS BEHIND 3 DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT, REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SCATTERED UNDER GREASE TRAP AND UNUSED PREP SINKS BY BULK SEASONINGS, ALONGSIDE AND INSIDE PIZZA OVEN, IN REAR DOCK/DRY STORAGE UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS ON GROUND AND ALONG GARAGE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE, BACK DOOR AND GARAGE DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TORODENT PROOF SAID DOORS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND PIZZA PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN CEILUNG ABOVE PIZZA PREP COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL ATTACHMENTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AN GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED CFM TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580050

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT SANITATION MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579364

Location recorded for this inspection · LUIGI'S PIZZA · 4212 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT SANITATION MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT, MIDDLE STORAGE AREA BEHIND GREEN WIRE RACKS, REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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