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PIZZA FRIENDLY PIZZA

1039 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624936

Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA FRIENDLY PIZZA · 1039 N WESTERN AVE

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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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
25
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261818

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK,GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNI9NG WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT DROPPINGS (RAT) ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OPENINGS CRACKS CREVICES ON WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT TRASH AND DEBRI ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159535

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN AVE

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: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY (NOT HOLDING WATER IN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE SHARED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979045

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN 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: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE CEILING AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENT ON THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE CIRCULAR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES 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
1946465

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN 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: BROKEN STOPPERS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PLASTIC WRAP IS WRAPPED AROUND STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AT INSIDE CHEST FREEZER(BASEMENT)WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. THE OTHER WHITE CHEST FREEZER RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND RUBBER GASKETS.MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INCLUDED THE BASEMENT WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED,SOUTH SIDE

  • 44

    ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK-OUT THRU THE KITCHEN TO GO TO WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN:"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA"

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946462

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN 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 (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF WATER RESERVOIR, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT EAST PANEL AND ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE UNIT. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT ALSO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. FOUND TWO FROZEN BLUE LARGE WATER BOTTLES STORED ON TOP THE FROZEN GROUND BEEF. BOTTLES ARE USED FOR COOLING PROCESS TO COOL FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTLES AND PROPERLY STORE IN A WAY THAT IS NOT CONTAMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID DRIPPING ON GROUND.EXCESS FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:FRESH EGGS,SAUSAGE,MILK ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN STOPPERS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PLASTIC WRAP IS WRAPPED AROUND STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AT INSIDE CHEST FREEZER(BASEMENT)WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. THE OTHER WHITE CHEST FREEZER RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND RUBBER GASKETS.MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INCLUDED THE BASEMENT WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED,SOUTH SIDE

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA

  • 44

    ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK-OUT THRU THE KITCHEN TO GO TO WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN:"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA"

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454079

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED FROM 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454063

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN 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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FLIES ON WALLS, BEAMS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE FLOUR, SUGAR, AND POTATOES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED FROM 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512930

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN 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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER AND POTATO SLICER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1396059

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN 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: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHAKE MIXER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 44

    ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361298

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: Additional prep area in basement not provided with exposed handsink. Observed several (5 plus) burlap bags and food containers of potatoes in basement on floor that is being sliced with potatoe slicing mounted to beam in basement. Instructed that additioanl handsink must be install in basement for additional prep area or remove food and pprep operation in basement. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Facilities not maintained or operated. Observed wooden door to adjacent esstablishment unlocked. Manager states that business is separate. Instructed owner to install complete separation between both business so access can't be made.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooking equipment and cutting board not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize equipment.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned including basement. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sinks. Instructed to provide stoppers for each compartment.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300992

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN AVE

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

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
1206389

Location recorded for this inspection · BITE · 1039 N WESTERN 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: Violation #18 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Violation #29 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Violation #37 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60622

409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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    Out of BusinessInspected
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    Out of BusinessInspected
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