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LUIGI'S PIZZA

4212 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60624

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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624517

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

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572032

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571706

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 ON SITE WITH VALID FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK ON PREP LINE NEAR SOUTH WALL TO BE INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR, IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562975

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562695

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF ALL THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SMALLER CUTTING BOARD AT THE PIZZA MAKING AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR COMPUTER DESK AREA WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER METAL SHELVING STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE POTATO CUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT AND AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER AND UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM COMPUTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF HEAVY DUST. OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER UNDER COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE REAR PREP AREA OBSERVED A NON WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT OPERTAIONAL DUE TO SOME REPAIRS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE PIZZA DOUGH IS MADE. OBSERVED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS COOKING AND NON COOKING AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVETING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE WALLS AND THE CORNERS OF THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM AND THE WALL ACROSS FROM WHERE THE COMPUTERS ARE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INFORMED TO CHECK ALL AREAS AND SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING UNIT OBSERVED ONE BADLY STAINED TILE IN FRONT OF PIZZA MAKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY ACCULMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS, FOOD CONTACT NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #2562229 DATED 8/16/2022 OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LIVE COCK ROACHES AT THE DESK WHERE COMPUTERS ARE LOCATED CRAWLING ACROSS THE DESK. CRAWLING ON THE WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE ELETRICAL ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR AND IN THE BASE OF THE WALL BORDERS ACROSS FROM THE COMPUTER STATION. OBSERVED APPROX 10-12 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS LOCATED INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE SHEET UPON RETURN INSPECTION ON 8/23/22. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562229

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: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, INSTRUCTED AND INFORMED THAT MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATION NEEDS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROX 20 DROPPINGS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LEFT OF THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT AREA AT THE CASH REGISTER. OBSERVED APPROX 10 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND THE NON WORKING LOW REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED MULTIPLE LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE SHEET UPON RETURN INSPECTION ON 8/23/22. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A COVER OVER ONE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS O MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF ALL THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SMALLER CUTTING BOARD AT THE PIZZA MAKING AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER AND UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED A NON WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT OPERTAIONAL DUE TO SOME REPAIRS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS COOKING AND NON COOKING AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY ACCULMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS, FOOD CONTACT NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484835

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484230

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLE,POTATO PEELER,UNUSED & USED EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,CAN CART,ICEE MACHINE,HOT HOLDING UNITS,REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER AND PAPER GOODS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP ON WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR POTATO PEELER,ALL PREP AREAS AND CALL CENTER AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN UPPER WALL OVER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA ALONG WEST SIDE OF BUILDING,LEAKING CEILING IN ADJACENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2472794 1/15/2021 NOT CORRECTED.STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AND BEHIND FAN AT CALL ORDER AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND NEXT TOO 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND UNUSED COOLER,ON PIPE BEHIND SAME COOLER,HOT WATER TANK AREA,REAR GARAGE AREA -IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT UNUSED SINK ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER PIZZA PREP COUNTER,ON FLOOR AND ON LEDGE OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,BEHIND BOXES IN PAPER GOODS AND FOOD STORAGE AREA,IN CORNER BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN REAR ADJACENT STORAGE AREA,TOOL ROOM.ALSO A LIVE RAT SEEN RUNNING UNDER FLOOR BOARD IN TOOL ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/28/21.(PRIORITY 7-42-090(CITATION ISSUED)

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472794

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: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (PIZZA DOUGH,PIZZA SAUCE,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AND CITATIONS WRITTEN AT 12:26 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AT CALL ORDER AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND UNUSED COOLER,ON PIPE BEHIND SAME COOLER,HOT WATER TANK AREA,REAR GARAGE AREA IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER PIZZA PREP COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/15/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLE,POTATO PEELER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,CAN CART,ICEE MACHINE,HOT HOLDING UNITS,RAECH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN UPPER WALL OVER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA ALONG WEST SIDE OF BUILDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET ROOM DOOR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP ON WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR POTATO PEELER,ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401912

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS(PIZZA, SAUCE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, FRYER, AND ICE MACHINE) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, AND MIDDLE PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401731

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

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, FRYER, AND ICE MACHINE) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, AND MIDDLE PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR INSPECTION REPORT 2385707 DATED 8-4-20 VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND A HOLE IN THE DOOR DUE TO A MISSING LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, EXHAUST HOOD, INSIDE OF FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE SPECIFIED DATE ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385707

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS AT THE FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, FRYER, AND ICE MACHINE) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, AND MIDDLE PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR INSPECTION REPORT 2360128 DATED 2-7-20 VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND A HOLE IN THE DOOR DUE TO A MISSING LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, EXHAUST HOOD, INSIDE OF FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE SPECIFIED DATE ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360128

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND A HOLE IN THE DOOR DUE TO A MISSING LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, EXHAUST HOOD, INSIDE OF FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK IN THE DRAINAGE PIPE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHTS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #58 MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

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How results compare in ZIP 60624

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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