Dinico'S Pizza II
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-10-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOOD ITEM. FOUND A CONTAINER A GROUND MEAT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE WIRE RACK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP/ BAKING AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MENTIONED SINK. SINK IS RIGHT NEXT TO WIRE RACK WHERE PIZZA DOUGH IS STORED BEFORE DRESSED IN TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOT...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-16 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THW WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 2 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2023-04-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/13/2022, REPORT #2555772. #57-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. #58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHI...
2023-04-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT PIZZA PREP LINE. SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL WAS BROKEN WITH NO SOAP COMING OUT. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AVAILA...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SAUSAGE PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 111.2F ON HOT HOLDING TABLE. PEPPERONI PIZZA FOUND AT 108.5F, SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI PIZZA FOUND AT 99.8F, CHEESE PIZZA FOUND AT 112.4F, DEEP DISH CHEESE PIZZA FOUND AT 100.5F. EMPLOYEE COULD...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MARINARA SAUCE AT 51.2F INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED GROUND BEEF AT 55.4F AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT 59.1F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPRO...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/13/2022, REPORT #2555772. #10-NOTED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE. #10-FOUND HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AT THE PREP SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE TH...
2022-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AT THE PREP SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AND TO ONLY USE THE PREP SINK FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY; ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" OR...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING A PIZZA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/5/2021 REPORT #2472250 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42...
2021-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE DOOR TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
2020-12-29 Fail License CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED PIZZA PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED DEDICATED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD PLUMBED WATER; SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP /WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AND WASH BOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP /WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AND WASH BOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS(BURGERS). MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER (*) STATEMENT ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE ACCURATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST CONTAIN PROOF OF SERVICE, TREATMENT PLAN, IDPH LICENSE, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE DOOR TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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