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Rizzo's Bar & Inn

3658 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Rizzo's Bar & Inn on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642270

Location recorded for this inspection · Rizzo's Bar & Inn · 3658 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386037

Location recorded for this inspection · Rizzo's Bar & Inn · 3658 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293682

Location recorded for this inspection · Rizzo's Bar & Inn · 3658 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED AN OVER SIZED POT UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE POTS OR AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE MANUEL WARE-WASHING PROCEDURE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR IF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed unfinished ceiling and exposed waste plumbing pipes in the following areas: men and women washroom, liquor storage room and basement dry storage areas. Instructed operator to install a drop or finished ceiling and encase expose plumping pipes in said areas.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291184

Location recorded for this inspection · Rizzo's Bar & Inn · 3658 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND INCOMPLETE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RAW MEATS THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED COOK HANDLING RAW BEEF FROM THE COOLER TO THE GRILL, THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT BUNS AND TOUCHING COOKED BURGERS AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN. REVIEWED PROPER HANDLING OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISH/COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE BUS PAN FILLED WITH CLEAN SILVERWARE ON TOP OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE SIDE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINKS BEING USED AS A SLOP SINKS. SINKS NOTED WITH STRAINER PANS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SOAP LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: AT THE COOKS LINE/DISH HAND SINK, AT THE PATIO BAR HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: AT THE COOKS LINE/DISH HAND SINK, AT THE MAIN BAR HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST MOVE TO BE ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE PREP SINK.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING WASHROOMS. THE FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT 96.8F, THE HANDICAP WASHROOM AT 97.2F, THE BASEMENT WOMAN'S WASHROOM AT 96.3F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL COOKS, FOOD PREPARERS, FOOD EXPEDITERS ON COOKS LINE MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAT AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL OF FACILITY IN VARIOUS STORAGE ROOMS, CLOSETS ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLATES USED FOR FOOD WITH CHIPPED WOOD, CRACKS, DEEP CUTS. MUST NOT USE WOOD AS FOOD PLATES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED AN OVER SIZED POT UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE POTS OR AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE MANUEL WARE-WASHING PROCEDURE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING LEVELS AT ALL THREE BAR DISH MACHINES. NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SANITIZING BUCKETS USED FOR FOR WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE BOTH TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PATIO BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MANAGER CORRECTED BY CHANGING THE CHLORINE BOTTLE AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR IF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE SIDE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-28-18 #2223116 NOT CORRECTED. #56- EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS #57- NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223116

Location recorded for this inspection · Rizzo's Bar & Inn · 3658 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLE BEEF, CHICKEN,CHOPPED LETTUCES, SLICE/DICED TOMATOES,HAMBURGERS,ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(A)(B).OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HAND CONTACT REMOVING A SLICE OF TOMATOES FROM MADE SANDWICHES,ALSO PICKED UP A COOKED STRIP OF CHICKEN AND PUT TO A CUSTOMERS PLATE.NO UTENSILS USED NOR HAND WASHING. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER HOW TO HANDLE RTE FOOD.MUST USE utensils. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - -

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(A)(B) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER WIPING THEM ON CLOTHING,PUT ON HATS,HANDLING RECEIPT ETC,IN PREP AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS/HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #10,( 3-301.11(A)(B)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3# OF GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 47.8F AND 5# OF DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER . COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 9 VALUE 15. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS -

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS -

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078595

Location recorded for this inspection · Rizzo's Bar & Inn · 3658 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed untreated concrete flooring in lower level, dry storage. Open seams in dining room floor. Instructed operator to seal and maintain floors, to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed unfinished ceiling and exposed waste plumbing pipes in the following areas: men and women washroom, liquor storage room and basement dry storage areas. Instructed operator to install a drop or finished ceiling and encase expose plumping pipes in said areas.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078508

Location recorded for this inspection · Rizzo's Bar & Inn · 3658 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed non-working refrigeration units in the following areas: walk in freezer, on lower level and prep cooler, in rear of operation. Instructed operator to ensure that all cold holding units maintain a temperature of 40 or lower refrigeration, 0 or less freezers at all times. 7-38-005(a).

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Observed no hot running throughout facility. Instructed operator that hot and cold running water, under city pressure, needs to be available at all sinks for proper hand and utensil washing. Critical Violation # 7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the need for additional hand sink in near cooking line prep area. Instructed operator to install additional hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Basement washroom hand sinks not installed. must install hand sinks. 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 2 exterior doors on south wall of operation with 1/4 gap at bottom of door. Instructed operator that all exterior doors must be rodent proof. Serious Violation # 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3 compartment sink not installed. Must completely install 3 compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed untreated concrete flooring in lower level, dry storage. Open seams in dining room floor. Instructed operator to seal and maintain floors, to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed unfinished ceiling and exposed waste plumbing pipes in the following areas: men and women washroom, liquor storage room and basement dry storage areas. Instructed operator to install a drop or finished ceiling and encase expose plumping pipes in said areas.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no back flow preventive device at receiving room ice maker or bar sprayer hoses. Instructed operator to install back flow preventive devices.

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