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PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE

1610 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612248

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS 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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611946

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN ABOVE COMPARTMENT OF THE LARGEST ICE MACHINE IN SIDE STORAGE AREA OFF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE, TOUCHING ICE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR SECOND CITY AND NEAR THE WALK IN COOLERS AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM FACILITY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS AND BINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED OFF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, PIZZA BOXES, AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED OFF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FACILITY NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE OF THREE COMPARTMENTS IS UNABLE TO BE USED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AS ONE OF TWO FAUCETS IS COMPLETELY MISSING, AND THE SECOND FAUCET IS UNABLE TO REACH THE REMAINING COMPARTMENT TO FILL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A FUNCTIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE USED IS AVAILABLE FOR USE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPES OF HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GRAIN SPILLAGE ON THE FLOORS BELOW DRY STORAGE BINS, SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH 4 ICE MACHINES LOCATED OFF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR FROM SPILLED/STAGNANT WATER IN THE CORNER BELOW/BEHIND THE 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH, GRAINS, AND SPILLAGE OF FLUIDS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS, BELOW SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594210

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT SALAD STATION AND COOK LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH BOOTHS AT "PROFESSOR PIZZA" WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN BETWEEN WALL AND GREASE TRAP AND IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593639

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565063

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 PLATE UNITS ATTACHED TO THE POP GUN UNDER THE BAR COUNTER MUST BE RELOCATED FROM ABOVE ICE BINS IN ALL THE BARS TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND AT BARS WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564795

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WATER RESERVOIR, AND ICE BIN, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLATE UNITS ATTACHED AT POP GUN UNDER THE BAR COUNTER MUST BE RELOCATED FROM ABOVE ICE BINS IN ALL THE BARS,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND AT BARS WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457193

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. PATIO DOOR AT SECOND FLOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE(NORTH WALL). MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STICKY FLOOR AT BAR AREA AT SECOND FLOOR. ALSO BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MAN SHIRT HANGING ON WALL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304679

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304580

Location recorded for this inspection · PROFESSOR PIZZA - SECOND CITY/UTOPIAN TAILGATE · 1610 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVER OUTDOOR BAR PREP AREA, NO STATIONARY ROOF COVER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. During preparation, unPACKAGED FOOD shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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