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5 BOROUGHS PIZZA

1543 N Sedgwick ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1973232

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1965480

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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: OBSERVED THAT A MAJORITY (APPROX. 70%, R APPROX. 65 SQ. FT) OF THE DROP CEILING COVERING IN THE FRONT DINING AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED TO EXPOSE DUCTWORK AND ELECTRICAL LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953849

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953259

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,TOP/BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH HOLES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND AT KITCHEN HOODS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.ALSO,THE REAR OUTSIDE BACKYARD MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1532682

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1532231

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1445253 DATED 10/6/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#30) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#33)DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND TOP OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, DRY STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE OVEN AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#34) DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.#41)REMOVE OR STORE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING STOVE EMBEDDED WITH GREASE AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1445253

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND TOP OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, DRY STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE OVEN AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE OR STORE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1372276

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1372259

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE SLICED DELI MEAT IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD IN PROPER PRDER.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, MISSING HANDLE FOR THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET HOT WATER SIDE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES STORED WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER ON A SOILED SURFACE, SOILED UTENSILS, GRILL, FOOD CONTAINER THROUGH OUT KITCHEN LEFT UNCLENED FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN KITCHEN AND FOOD EQUIPMENT BEFORE CLOSING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ENCRUSTED CONTAINER FOR FLOUR COATING LEFT OVER NIGHT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD RAW MEAT COATING FLOUR AT THE END OF DAY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRT AND CLOGGED HAND SINK WITH SLOW DRAINAGE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1324654

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZAS, GYROS AND ITALIAN BEEF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS AND HAVE PROOF ON PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MISSING FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1353412

Location recorded for this inspection · 5 BOROUGHS PIZZA · 1543 N Sedgwick ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60610

316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2269618.

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