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FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH

645 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169431

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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.

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129520

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117108

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 150F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 180F OR HIGHER. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 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: FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER FRESH MEAT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: POOR SANITATION THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE ROOMS. DIRT AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A HOSE IS ATTACHED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982113

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOUR LARGE WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN OUT SIDES, HANDLES AND ROUGH SURFACES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS SO AS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SMALL BAKING KITCHEN ROOM. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE INSIDE THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE(LEFT HAND SIDE HAND SINK FAUCET IS IN WORKING ORDER).

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981670

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW EGGS ON A CARTON BOARD HOLDER BEING STORED ABOVE SQUID/CALAMARI INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO FOUND RAW EGGS ON A CARTON BOARD HOLDER BEING STORED ABOVE TOMATO SAUCE AT SAME LOCATION (FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE). RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY STORED ON THE LAST SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO HAVE OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE EGGS PROPERLY. CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MAIN COOKING PREP LINE AND AT THE PVC WALL ACROSS FROM THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDES SERVICE PRIOR TO 1/26/2017.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND LARGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, LARGE PLASTIC BAGS WITH SPICES NOT LABELED, AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND CLEAN LARGE WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS NEXT TO THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. ABOVE ITEMS WERE INSIDE A STAINLESS STEEL BOX WHICH HAD NO BOTTOM TO IT WHICH HAD CLEAN LARGE WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS TOUCHING THE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOUR LARGE WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN OUT SIDES, HANDLES AND ROUGH SURFACES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS SO AS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE MAIN COOKING PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME. ALSO MUST DO SAME INSIDE THE WALK-IN COLD PREP ROOM LOCATED WITHIN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TWO SLOW DRAINING HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE SMALL BAKING KITCHEN ROOM AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE INSIDE THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE(LEFT HAND SIDE HAND SINK FAUCET IS IN WORKING ORDER).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950898

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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 EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL POTATO PEELER,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950386

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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 COOKLINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LASAGNA AT 45.1F,FISH AT 46.9F,SHRIMP AT 46.7F, AND RICE AT 44.9F.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS,FINAL RINSE AT 125.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AT PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. 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 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL POTATO PEELER,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND WALLS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND CLEAN WALLS IN DETAIL ALSO,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516058

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS AND GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.MUST ALSO RESURFACE FLOORS AND WALL BASE AROUND THE STEAM KETTLE AT THE PREP AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON CEILING PANEL ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR. ALSO NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515862

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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: NOTED OVER 7 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINETS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 30

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS AND GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON CEILING PANEL ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR. ALSO NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512947

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. REPAIR THE DOOR HINGES FOR THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHMACHINE AND POT WASH AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH BOTH COMPARTMENTS OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COLD PREP ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512710

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS 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 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. REPAIR THE DOOR HINGES FOR THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHMACHINE AND POT WASH AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE POTWASH AREA. REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS WHERE MISSING. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE BAKE SHOP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH BOTH COMPARTMENTS OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COLD PREP ROOM.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434447

Location recorded for this inspection · FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH · 645 W NORTH AVE

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 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 48.9F AND SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45.3-47.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 27# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED A RAW HAMBURGER STORED ON THE SAME STAINLESS STEEL TRAY AS SLICED CHEESES INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATE FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL SPICES STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA AND BAKERY.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE BUTCHERING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND DOOR HANDLE FOR THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.

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    PassInspected
  • TERRY'S1554 N LARRABEE ST · Chicago, IL 60610Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • Catering by Roxana551 W North AVE STE 308 · Chicago, IL 60610Shared Kitchen User (Long Term) · Chicago · 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • BORDERS BOOK MUSIC MOVIE CAFE755 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60610Chicago · 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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