COLUTAS PIZZA.
3239 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
14 of 21 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 132025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CHOPPING GREEN PEPPERS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK WITH GREASE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
SEP 202023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER.
DEC 132022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
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JUL 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MEAT LASAGNA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (46.1F-48.0 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM PREP/COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
DEC 32020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/WASHROOMS).
TOILET ROOM RECEAPTACLE MUST BE COVERED IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST PIPE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE OVEN.
JUL 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
JUL 12019FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FROM 1/23/2019 TO 4/23/2019 SEE REPORT#2253013 DATED 1/23/2019
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM WITHOUT A COVER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM CORE VIOLATION
JAN 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S RESTROOM. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
AUG 242017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS EXIT DOOR).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND REACH-IN (7-UP) COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE/OFFICE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
OCT 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
JAN 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, FOODS BEING COOKED AND PREPARED AT THIS TIME: Cold Chicken Walk-In Cooler 39.90 °F Cold SAUSAGE Prep Area 38.90 °F Hot SAUCE Hot-Hold Unit 147.00 °F Hot BEEF JUICE Hot-Hold Unit 151.00 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, AND STAINED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE,
SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN AT EMPLOYEES BATHROOM DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JUL 142015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX (EXTERIOR) LID/COVER WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------- CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
NOV 102014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear kitchen under 3 compartment sink, storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen areas, bathrooms, shall be repaired/sealed.
Employee's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.
APR 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.
APR 222014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Outside Mahoney grease box not cleaned/maintained. Observed waste grease on ground and encrusted grease on exterior on sides and on top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Clean multi-use utensils and kitchen pots/pans are not properly stored.Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.
Raw wooden surfaces/shelvings must be sealed using an non-toxic finish near the 3 compartment sink. Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.
Hoods above the pizza ovens are not clened.Instructed to clean in detail and maintain at all times.
Floors near the rear mixer are dirty.Clean floors in detail throughout.
Water leak at base of faucet at the kitchen 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair and maintain at all times.
FEB 42013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, storage room ot clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, wall that had exposed plaster by front counter shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Employee's bathroom door self closing mechaism in state of disrepair. shall be replaced/repaired.
FEB 82011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left and right side. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water at three compartment sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
Exterior between cooking equipment, can opener and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Toilet room door for custoemrs not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
Thermometers not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have all thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
AUG 172010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK NEEDS RECAULKING;1 SINK STOPPER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER;COOLER SHELVES NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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