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SBARRO

5554 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SBARRO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643823

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637972

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637561

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR TESTING CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SOLUTION AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED BLEACH TEST STRIPS WITH THREE COMPARMENT SINK SETUP WITH QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; NOT DRAINING PROPERLY OCCASIONALLY BACKING UP WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM FIRST COMPARTMENT, WATER BACKS UP INTO FOOD PREP SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625845

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING. ISNTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608807

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607196

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605766

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584638

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PASTA ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES, WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PASTA ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 :OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELF, ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FOUNTAIN MACHINE NOZZLES, SURFACE SURROUNDING NOZZLES AND INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE HANGING FROM CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR SURFACE AND GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581750

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11: OBSERVED SMALL PAN IN HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE, EMPLOYEE REMOVED SMALL PAN FROM INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AND SHALL BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED CITATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR DRYING HANDS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE, MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 :OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELF, ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FOUNTAIN MACHINE NOZZLES, SURFACE SURROUNDING NOZZLES AND INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE HANGING FROM CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR SURFACE AND GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581293

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP FOR THE SOAP DISPENSER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN, IN AREAS SUCH AS DISHWASHING AREA, REAR FOUNTAIN MACHINE DISPENSING AREA AND AREA OUTSIDE OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON AFTER 9/6/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELF, ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FOUNTAIN MACHINE NOZZLES, SURFACE SURROUNDING NOZZLES AND INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE HANGING FROM CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR SURFACE AND GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2574276 DATED 04/14/2023 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574276

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZA, SANDWICHES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING BARE HAND CONTACT WHILE SLICING FULLY COOKED PIZZA. MUST WEAR GLOVES WHEN COMING IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561077

Location recorded for this inspection · SBARRO · 5554 W FULLERTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 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 2583325.

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