FEB 2
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CATALINA PIZZERIA.
BEAT. 35/100
5337 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 2, 2018 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
JAN 242018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
* 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 CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
* 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)
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 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. #38 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OCT 52016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 5
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
SEP 272016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 book has inadequate proof of pest control service (has 1 invoice for the past year). Recommended to call pest control for service, and to provide updated service receipt. Must maintain pest control log book (and service). Serious violation 7-38-020.
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 GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. OBSERVED STAINED CELING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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.
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.
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.
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FEB 242016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALLL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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.
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MAR 162015FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2015
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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