COLUTA'S PIZZA.
4946 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
5 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND FRYERS,DOOR JAMS OF FRONT COUNTER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL TRIM AT FRONT WINDOW AND MISSING LOWER WALL TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
DEC 32014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BRICK UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MOPSINK AND SEVERAL BAGS OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,3- COMP SINK,NEXT TO MOP SINK AND IN BASEMENT.ALSO A HOLE NOTICED IN LOWER CORNER UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.SEAL HOLE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/3/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1329720 2/24/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROPERLY DATE FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#32-COOLER SHELVING/RACKS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT/RUST,SHALL BE REPAIRED/SEALED.#33-NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING/RACKS NOT CLEANED,NEEDS CLEANING(DETAILED),PREP TABLES LOWER SHELVING NOT CLEANED,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.#34-DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,FRONT COUNTER AREA SHALL BE REPAIRED/REPLACED,FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEANED,NEED DETAILED CLEANING.#35-WALLS,CEILINGS THAT HAD EXPOSED INSULATION SHALL BE REPAIRED/SEALED,WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA THAT HAD HOLES,GAPS SHALL BE REPAIRED/SEALED.WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND FRYERS,DOOR JAMS OF FRONT COUNTER.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL TRIM AT FRONT WINDOW AND MISSING LOWER WALL TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND NEAR MOP SINK.
FEB 242014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, front counter area shall be repaired/replaced, floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceiling that had exposed insulation, shall be repaired/sealed, walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area that had holes, gaps shall be repaired/sealed, walls in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
JUL 192013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI AND CHIPPING PAINT,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE, MUST REORGANIZE,
DEC 312012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Wall not maintained next to utility sink. Instructed to repair and seal wall. Ceiling and walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn insultation on ceiling and detail clean or replace wall panels.
Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet leaking at neck.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement, top of coolers and prep area on desk. Instructed to remove all unsed articles.
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JUN 42010PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.(REAR PREP).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP WITHOUT END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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