PIZZERIA UNO CHICAGO BAR & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE, AND NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311933, DATED 9/6/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #38 - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. #49 - OBSERVED AN EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. #55 - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING WITH LIQUID DRIPPING DOWN FROM IT. OBSERVED GAPS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ON THE WALLS/WALL BASES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY. - #57 - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311933, DATED 9/6/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #38 - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. #49 - OBSERVED AN EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. #55 - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING WITH LIQUID DRIPPING DOWN FROM IT. OBSERVED GAPS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ON THE WALLS/WALL BASES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY. - #57 - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.