SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

COLUTA'S.

BEAT. 18/100

4946 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 21, 2017 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2028362 4/14/17 NOT CORRECTED #18 -STILL FINDING APPX.15 BAGS OF OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN RODENT POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AGAIN AND SPEAK TO THEM ABOUT PROPERLY APPLYING RODENTICIDE ACCORDING TO GUIDELINES.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN,SPAGHETTI SAUCE,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE A AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SRIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS ON PREMISES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FLOOR MIXER,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FLOOR VENT ON REAR PORCH.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACEMISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER PIZZA OVEN.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND IN PREP AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK, VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM.MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN

APR 14
2017
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER MOP SINK,ON LEDGE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEAR CRATES NEAR REGISTER,BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER,REAR PORCH NEXT TO UNUSED 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT ON BRICKS AT HOT WATER TANK,ON LANDING ON REAR PORCH.ALSO APPX. 20 OR MORE BAGS OF POISON ON FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NOT ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,SPAGHETTI SAUCE,CHICKEN.MUST PROVIDE ,POST AND ON DUTY.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS ON PREMISES,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FLOOR MIXER,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FLOOR VENT ON REAR PORCH.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,UNDER PIZZA OVEN.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK, VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM.MUST PLACE FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR ENROLLMENT, OR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. BEEF 145.6*F MEAT/RED SAUCE 144*F.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAB. ALSO FRONT PIZZA/HOT HOLDING CASE.

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT.

AUG 26
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FIRST FLOOR UNDER GREASE CONTAINER, AND BEHIND THE WALL OF COOLERS, ALSO IN BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, ALSO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, CURRENT RECEIPT NEEDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED PIZZA 159.9*, BEEF JUICE 155*F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO FRONT PIZZA DISPLAY/HOT HOLDING CASE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND WALL VENTS DUSTY.

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

OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JAN 15
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 8
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR UNDER THE MOP SINK, AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE AREAS. ALSO HAVE CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT WHEN CDPH RETURNS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/SCHOOL INFORMATION GIVEN AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED KNIFES NOT PROPERLY STORED(BETWEEN TABLES), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

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

OBSERVED THE KNIFES NOT CLEAN BETWEEN TABLES, AND REAR PIZZA PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO #10 CAN OPENER.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER MOP SINK, AND REAR BASEMENT UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPAIR HOLES IN THE FLOOR 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT OFFICE WALL WITH BLACK SPOTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR MOP SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 27
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LARGE WOODEN PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT OFFICE AREAS AT BASEMENT.

JAN 20
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACESSIBLE FOR MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND LARGE WOODEN PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT OFFICE AREAS AT BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.(HOSE BIBB)

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