Chicago
35
BEAT

Catalina Pizzeria

5337 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
35/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
4 passed
Last Inspected
2018-02-02
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
35/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2018-02-02)
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2016, 2015)
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 18×
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2018-02-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2018-01-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS( PIZZA, CHICKEN, CHILI, SALADS, BEEF ETC.) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERT...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY (05-19-2017) POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2050779 ISSUED ON 05-19-2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #35 - FILTER/HOOD WITH GREAS...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN FRONT COUNTER SHELVES. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2017-05-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER AT 50.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 63.9F - 65.6F,1LB; HAM AT 57.0F-58.0F ,4LBS; EGGS AT 48.0F, 2LBS; CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $26.00,TOTAL 7LBS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND UNDER THE PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

2016-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Found lighting in kitchen without light shields. Must provide end caps, light shields or provide shatter proof bulbs in kitchen area. Must maintain same.

2016-09-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found approximately 60 mouse droppings in the following areas: furnace room near front of kitchen; under pizza ovens in the rear of kitchen. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Found pest control log not maintained. Log boo...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found previous minor violations from report # 1632193, dated 2/24/16 not corrected. Must correct the following violations: #30 OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD IN FREEZER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. #35 OBSERVED DUST AND G...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found small amount of orange mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found openings in walls inside furnace room. Must seal gaps and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Found lighting in kitchen without light shields. Must provide end caps, light shields or provide shatter proof bulbs in kitchen area. Must maintain same.

2016-02-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD IN FREEZER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS IN BATHROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. OBSERVED STAINED CELING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALLL AND MAINTAIN.

2015-04-15 Pass License Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2015-03-16 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER NOT OPERATIONAL AT 60F. MAIN COOKS LINE COOLER AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER WITH APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND BLADE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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