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LUIGI'S PIZZA

4212 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359926

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(GYROS, COLE SLAW, CHEDDAR CHEESE, HOT DOGS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MAYO AND SLICED TOMATO) OUT OF TEMPERATURE(48.7F-58.3F). TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 14 LBS VALUED AT $65 . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT REFRIGERATOR(59.0F) AND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT(52.7F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOLING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 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

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE SPECIFIED DATE OF THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289154

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED THE GARAGE OVER HEAD DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSREVERD DOOR IN THE ORDER TAKING/POT AND PAN STORAGE. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT UNWANTED CONTAMINATION FROM ENTRY WAY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WHERE THE ITALIAN ICE IS STORED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED THE MOP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTER NEED CLEANING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282407

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED THE MOP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280114

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.**

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET AND 10 MICES DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP, 7 SCATTERED ON THE RACK WHERE THE LARGE CANS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. MUST CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY AND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE TOP. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED THE MOP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200793

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE FRONT WINDOW IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF INSECTS AND RODENTS. MUST SCREEN THE WINDOW OR REINSTALL THE PLEXIGLASS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166403

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET AND COCA COLA 1 DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED PIZZA SLICES AT 130F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COCA COLA COOLER: CHICKEN WINGS AT 64.9F, POLISH DOGS AT 47.7F, HOT DOGS AT 47.8F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 52.3F, CHEESE AT 53.1F, GYRO SAUCE AT 51.3F, COCKTAIL SAUCE AT 53.2F, RANCH DRESSING AT 53.6F, AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 51.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 31# OF FOOD WORTH $65. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL AND CEILING AND EDGES OF DRYWALL IN THE STORAGE SPACE BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GARAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE SPACE BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AND GARAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE ORDER STATION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159637

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL AND CEILING AND EDGES OF DRYWALL IN THE STORAGE SPACE BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GARAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE SPACE BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AND GARAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE DRAIN LINES OF BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145707

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS #18 AND #29 FROM REPORT #2145114 ON 2/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE GARAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS AND ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2116236 ON 11/27/17 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE ITALIAN ICE MACHINE AND HOBART MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. THERE IS NO WINDOW AT THE OPENING AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WINDOW IN THIS OPENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT THE EXPOSED BRICK ON THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE GARAGE. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR WASHROOMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE CEILING AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR IN THE STORAGE SPACE BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GARAGE AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT THE PIZZA OVEN ARE COVERED IN DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM AND GARAGE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REDUCE THE CLUTTER IN THE GARAGE AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145114

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR COKE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 43.9F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44.6F, POLISH AT 45.4F, GROUND BEEF AT 47.1F, GYRO SAUCE AT 50.1F, AND RAW BACON AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $56. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE GARAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2116236 ON 11/27/17 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35 - OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE ITALIAN ICE MACHINE AND HOBART MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE CEILING AND WALLS IN DISREPAIR IN THE STORAGE SPACE BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GARAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT THE PIZZA OVEN ARE COVERED IN DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE FRONT BATHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REDUCE THE CLUTTER IN THE GARAGE AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116236

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR POTATO PRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN POOL REPAIR, IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE ITALIAN ICE MACHINE AND HOBART MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104642

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER., LOCATED AT FRONT LINE, NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE RANGE 48.3F TO 55.8F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDS STORED IN SAID COOLER. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, NEAR FRONT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SOAP IS REQUIRED AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPPED AND SERVED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 6 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; HOT DOGS, CHOPPED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP LID, MISSING FROM GOOD HUMOR DEEP FREEZER, LOCATED AT FRONT PREP STATION . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR POTATO PRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN POOL REPAIR, IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE ITALIAN ICE MACHINE AND HOBART MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050527

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE PIZZA PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED TILES) IN THE REAR AND IN WASHROOMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT, DIRTY LIGHT AND/OR DAMAGED SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED ATTACHED PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY AND GREASY, NOTED CORDS HANGING IN THE CEILING AND VENT COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS VERY DUSTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT DUST IN FOOD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT THROUGH OUT PREMISES WHICH MAKE PREMISES VERY DARK AND HARD TO SEE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTY AND DIRTY ON THE SIDE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT OR REPLACE.

Local context · Chicago

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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