1144 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

“I ordered the pizza (Cheese, black olives, feta cheese) on 06/01/20 at 7.44pm, ate approximately one hour later. Later that evening I felt nauseous, vomited, bad headache. The pizza did appear to be a little undercooked. 2 days later I am almost recovered. They need to up their game when... See More it comes to food prep and hygiene, as I have seen several reports of food poisoning. ”

“suspecting Pizza 2 got sick. Only person that didn't get sick was the baby. He didn't eat any. Symptoms Started 2 hours after consuming, turned into explosive diarrhea and vomiting all night and morning ”

“I had a salad and pizza and my symptoms started the next day i feel miserable i have horrible diarrhea and nausea and have thrown up multiple times im never eating from this place again and this s**ks cuz I actually like their food ”

“I had a sub and a pizza. Just one person me. Got stomach cramps with in an hour and diarrhea. ”

“Had a pepperoni pizza. About 45 minutes after I started feeling ill. A few hours later I projectile vomited 6x and have diarrhea. ”

“My wife and I both got sick.  Approx 1 hour for both of us.   ”

“I would have given 4 to 5 stars .In the past this restaurant was great for fast food pizza and great service.However a dose of food poisoning has changed my mind about going there ever again. We had a Pepperoni,Mushroom and black olive pizza A Aloha Chicken Pizza and Salad ”

“Got pizza on Sat afternoon. They gave me two pizzas instead of one, claiming they messed up on one. One of the pizzas tasted off. Sun a.m. I woke with a tremendous headache & nausea, but thought I'd feel better if I ate some for breakfast. About 2pm, I ate... See More some more, & within an hour, had severe stomach cramps & fever. That night, I was vomiting & had diarrhea all night. I havent been able to eat or go to work. I still have diarrhea & nausea, & severe cramps. Still cant work because of the cramps. May go to ER today. Still havent eaten since Sunday at 2pm. ”

“Pepperoni Pizza on Saturday 2/2. Everyone at our party that are the pepperoni pizza ended up sick; 7 in total. ”

“Report date: Jun 30, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no employee on site holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all... See More times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards in rear prep area with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces. Repeat core violation.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed toilet in employee toilet room located next to bar hard to flush. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 30, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified manager onsite during the inspection while tcs foods; ground beef, and italian beef are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager onsite at all times when tcs foods are being... See More prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

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.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found handwashing sink in rear dish area blocked by a lawn mower. Instructed to remove item. Handwashing sink must be accessible at all times and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030 (c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap at handwashing sink in rear dish area. Instructed to provide hand soap at sink at all times and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030. (c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no paper towels or drying device at handwashing sink in rear dish area during inspection. Instructed to provide paper towels or drying device at all times and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030 (c)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a metal stem thermometer onsite to ensure the accuracy of hot or cold food temperatures. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: found no thermometer inside deli cooler, instructed to provide working thermometer and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found wooden blocks holding up the flat top grill in the cooking/prep area. Also, must discontinue using milk crates as storage racks for food and beverages. Instructed to provide proper storage racks for food beverage storage. Instructed to maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found no chlorine or quaternary test strips onsite. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Priority foundation 7-38-005

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found the exterior of the deep fryer and grill in prep area with excessive accumulation of grease and food debris. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: found no hot water on premises. Hot water ranged from 77f to 78f. Instructed to contact plumber to have hot water restored. Hot water at hand sinks must be restored to a minimum of 100f, and hot water at 3-comp 110f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: found no back flow preventer device on faucet of mop sink in rear, instructed to install and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: found no covered receptacle in staff toilet room, instructed to provided covered receptacle and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found the ceiling on the sales floor with water damaged. Instructed to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found excessive dust and debris on the floors and along the baseboards throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found excessive grease and dust accumulation on hood filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 29, 2020
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand wash signage at exposed hand wash sink located in bar. Instructed to install and maintain.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed heavy build up of black and pink slime... See More in interior of ice machine located in basement prep area used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, burn 3 loads of ice, and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed 2 pans of cooked pork in a prep cooler located next to main line being held at the following improper temperatures: one pan at 57. 1f and the other at 51. 2f. Management voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 20lbs of product valued at approximately $135. Instructedto maintain all tcs foods at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed heavy build up of food debris and grime on can opener located in basement prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed a torn gasket on on the door to walk-in cooler located in basement being used to store produce. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 25, 2020
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: found no procedure nor clean up kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to provide the procedure and clean up kit and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no... See More citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found no pest control log book on site for review. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: found no chemical test strips on site for the sanitizer used at the 3 compartment sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found a large grill stored in the outdoor patio area and tall weeds around the dumpsters. Instructed to remove the grill and weeds from the mentioned areas. Maintain same.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 25, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: found no procedure/plan for... See More responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide hand washing signage at hand sink in front area and inside washroom.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to install hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with hand soap and hand drying device accessible to 3 compartment sink in rear area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found no licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control log book with a complete contents ( contract/service agreement, service report, chemicals used etc. ) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c) no citation issued

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: backflow preventer device not located behind ice machine (rear area) and coffee machine (front area). Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with black mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: found no inspection summary report (11-16-2017) posted on premise. Instructed management, a summary report must be displayed and visible to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b) no citation issued

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 26, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed (pic) has no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed a certified manager must be on premises at all times when ( tcs) foods area prepared and served, ( ground beef). Priority... See More foundation

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy for employees health. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items required including disopable gloves, face mask, disposable mop with appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sink located behind the front counter food prep area. Must install with soap and towel device. Also must install handwashing sink in rear where 3- compartment sink will be install. Priority foundation issued.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper hot holding temperature of ground beef,( 127f) inside crock pot. Instructed to maintain hot foods at 135. F or higher. Pic removed and discarded food ,approx 1-lb at cost approx $5. 00. Priority violation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer for monitoring hot and cold foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation issued

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: instructed to provide( chlorine) chemical sanitizing tesing device for 3- compartment sink dishwashing facilities that will be istalled. Priority foundation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no 3- compartment sink for cleaning food equipment and utensil. Instructed to install with grease trap. 3- compartment sink must have a faucet that can reach all compartment of the sink to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment, utensil. Priority foundation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed mop sink not installed. Instructed to install with back flow preventer device on faucet.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in washroom. Must install.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed rear area not maintained ,too cluttered with unnecessary unused equipment, paint,etc. Instructed to remove anything not using and must elevate storage on adequate storage units to prevent a pest harborage area.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 26, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy provided on site. Instructed manager to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible... See More
- comments: observed no employee hand washing signage at handsinks at bar area. Must provide.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs food items stored at improper temperature in prep cooler at kitchen prep area. Tilapia found at 47. 7f, cooked beef found at 44. 5f, hard boiled eggs found at 48. 7f, chicken wings found at 47. 8f and raw calamari found at 51. 2f. Instructed manager proper cold holding temperature must be at 41. 0f or lower. Instructed to discard and denature food. All food items weighing approximately 75 lbs at a cost of $150. 00. Priority violation. 7-38-005.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no disclosure statement written at the bottom of food menu for consumer advisory. Must provide a disclosure stating, 'these food items are cooked to order. ' establishment is serving burgers and steaks cooked to order. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed missing handle from top half of prep cooler in kitchen. Must replace.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen training certificates are incomplete. Instructed manager, all employees who obtain the city of chicago food manager certificate must complete allergen training and provide proof of certificate on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 26, 2020
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 10lbs. Egg folds 48. 2f-49. 1f. 3. 25 lbs. Sausage 46. 4f. 1lb. Turkey sausage 45. 3f. 1. 5lbs. Sausage bowl 46. 4f. 1. 5lbs. Veggie bowl 45. 1f. 1.... See More 5lbs. Impossibles 46. 4f. 1. 25lbs. Omlette 46. 3f. 3. 75lbs. Sliced ham 45. 8f. Stored inside of 4- drawer prep cooler. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 23. 75lbs. $28. (priority 7-38-005)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 4- drawer prep cooler at 45. 7f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired fax or email letter. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide thermometer for 4- drawer prep cooler.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed 3- compartment sink floor drain not maintained. Observed 3- comp sink when water is released from sink it drains into floor drain and drain overflows with water pooling on to floor. Must repair and maintain. Must clean and sanitize floor. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean food debris from lower shelf under oven.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed hand sink in prep/dish washing area not maintained. Observed hot water faucet handle in poor repair when water faucet is turned on no water comes out. Employees uses the shut off valve underneath the sink to supply hot water to hand sink. Must repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must provide a back flow device on ice machine to be seen for service.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky filter above mop sink and leaky faucet neck at 3- compartment sink.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster lid cracked in center leaving an appx. ' 6-8' inch opening in top of lid. Must make lids tight fitting. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in lobby area and near toilet rooms,missing wall trim at rear storage area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer. Must clean food debris and spills from floor in prep areas.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must repair or replace cracked light shield in prep area and burnt out lights where needed. Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs for lights above front service counter/prep area.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 26, 2020
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer opening not protected 1/4' to 1/2' gap under front door. Repair to minimize pest entry

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: floor debris inside the mop sink,instructed... See More to clean and maintain

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no lid provided at receptacle in staff washroom,instructed to provide

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no self closing device provided at staff washroom door,must provide.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Report date: Jun 26, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no pic with a valid city of chicago food sanitation food sanitation certificate posted. Priority foundation issued

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health... See More policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items outlined in policy including disposable mop with appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no prep sink in front coffee prep area. Instructed to provide prep sink for obtaining water and discarding liquid waste

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: walls not clean of dirt, grime going down to basement storage area. Instructed to clean/maintain

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: light not shielded inside walk in cooler. Must install shield.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed last inspection report summary not posted. Instructed inspection summary must be posted for public view. Priority foundation issued.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Violently gagging trying to vomit and cant. No one but myself got sick. After two bites of a chicken sandwich i felt ill and had to vomit ”

“seafood platter. Ate 6-26-20. Symptoms came on less than 24hr later. I have the exact symptoms of food poisoning. I was the only one that ate and I'm the only one sick. I haven't been exposed to anything else. ”

“My order was a week ago and I still have symptoms. I had a bucket of chicken and some chips. I have had to cancel shifts and have a loss of earnings due to this severe gastroenteritis. All I had was that chicken for dinner and then the same chicken... See More for lunch the next day which was when the symptoms started (severe loose stools, vomiting, headache and fevers) ”

“I went there and got a bowl, with chicken. I ate half, usually I eat the whole thing but this time I got more full than usual. After 30-45 mins my stomach started to hurt and I felt like my stomach wasn’t digesting. The next day I wake up, same... See More feeling. But this time I’m nauseous and have fatigue and major headache. I felt the need to throw up but nothing was coming out. I had no appetite.. I ate breakfast around 2pm, didn’t help. I figured it would just go away. It’s day 2, and I feel the same. My stomach hurts, I had diarrhea, headache, nausea, and fatigue. I’m done eating there this isn’t the first time I’ve heard a story like this. They should be closed. ”

“I ordered in last night to have a virtual date with my boyfriend. I had a McChicken, fries, a ranch chicken snack wrap and an Oreo McFlurry at around 9:00pm last night. I woke up at 5AM with severe stomach cramping and was sick at around 7 after suffering stomach... See More cramps and waves of nausea and pain. ”

“Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream from there, Only my son who ate Cooke dough ice cream (2 scoops) . Headache, vomiting followed by diarrhea (he’s in day 3 of diarrhea). He ate ice cream around 9 pm on Saturday night and then vomited. He had symptoms around 1 pm... See More the following day. ”

“monday promo half hour after I ate stomach started acting up, thought I was going to throw up, but instead I got reallt bad cramping and diarreha ”

“Bought a Bear Creek microwaveable cup of the Cream of Chicken and Rice soup, ate it for dinner, woke up in the middle of the night with the worst stomach cramps, and feeling of nausea. Spent the whole night and next day, puking and pooping. Read the gentleman's review about... See More the Bear Creek Broccoli Cheese soup, that report is DEAD ON. ”

“Ordered the spicy chicken meal...my body immediately got depressed following my severe nausea and stomach cramps. This followed by being in the bathroom literally all night and the next day. It’s been 3 days and my body is still depressed. NEVER AGAIN!!! ”

“I am pregnant and idiotically ate a deli sandwich from Newks eatery. I heated it up, so I thought it would be okay. This was a week ago. Now I have to be tested for Listeriosis and hope my fetus doesn't get it ”