JAN 23
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 48/100
3045 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 23, 2014 · passed
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VEGETABLE SLICER, CAN OPENER, AND PIZZA OVEN FANS WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
JAN 152014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THE END OF INSPECTION). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1353586 ISSUED DATE: 07-10-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 - RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN RACKS. #34 - FLOOR/CREVICES ARE DIRTY . MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA. #36 - NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. #40 - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. 10/10/2013
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER OPEN FOOD FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER INTO CLEAN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER, CHEST FREEZER SODA DISPLAY REACH-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND TRAY CARTS ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, ALL PIZZA PLASTIC TRAYS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, PREP TABLE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SPICE BIN/CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----- MUST REMOVE PLASTIC COVER ON CEILING ABOVE HOOD/PIZZA OVEN AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE BOX WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----------MUST FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT MOP SINK. -------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET BOWL TANK WITH WATER LEAK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUL 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR/CREVICES ARE DIRTY . MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
DEC 212011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN TOILET ROOM,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LID OPEN CANNOT BE CLOSED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED GARBAGE MUST NOT OVERFLOW AND MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY OF INSPECTION REPORT 04-14-11, REPORT # 580375 NOT POSTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING 2 DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS
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. INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE REAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SEALED,MUST SEAL CEILING TILES; CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT AREA DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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APR 142011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A FOOD CERTIFIED PERSON WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED
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. RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED;SHELVES FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED,TINY HOLES MUST BE SEALED
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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED;DIRTY LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER
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