COLUTA'S PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

4946 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2014.

Last inspected Dec 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND FRYERS,DOOR JAMS OF FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 3

2014

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

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)

Critical Pest 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 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).

Serious Sanitation

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

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND FRYERS,DOOR JAMS OF FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND NEAR MOP SINK.

FEB 24

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

JUL 19

2013

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI AND CHIPPING PAINT,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE, MUST REORGANIZE,

DEC 31

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet leaking at neck.

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement, top of coolers and prep area on desk. Instructed to remove all unsed articles.

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JUN 4

2010

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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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