NOV 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAPA ROMEO'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 37/100
4359 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 30, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Feb 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050956 DATED 5/23/17. #45- NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA.
MAY 232017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND THE COOLERS AND AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD,WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 162017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2017
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN, GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE PREP AREA, WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER ON THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. PLUMBER CAME AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND 3RD COMPT SINK.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF SMALL FRUIT FLIES APPROXIMATELY OVER 10 TOTAL THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND MAINTAIN. INFORM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN REGARDING FRUIT FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND THE COOLERS AND AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOORS THRU- OUT THE FOOD PREP, KITCHEN AREA.BY 3 COMPT SINK, AND FRONT AREA DUE TO TRACKING SEWAGE. USE 100PPM CHLORINE. WHEN EVERYTHING IS DONE YOU MAY OPERATE AS USUAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE SAME AREA . MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD,WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 152016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Lights not functioning on inside of cooking hood. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
NOV 82016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Facility not using any approved form of sanitizer to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils. Instructed must properly wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils. Advised operator on proper set up for 3 compartment sink. Operator purchased chlorine bleach during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepped (pizza, sausage, cheese, etc). Must have city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report # 1631922, dated 2/19/16. Must correct the following minor violation: #38 PROVIDE FILTERS ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA Serious violation 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found several potentially hazardous foods (pizza sauce, gyro meat, etc.) without proper labels. Must properly label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found excessive debris build on counter racks on reach in cooler, in pizza prep area. Must remove debris, clean and sanitize. Found excessive dirt build up on racks in walk in cooler. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Lights not functioning on inside of cooking hood. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed operator without proper hair restraint. Operator purchased hair net during inspection. All food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times in prep area.
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FEB 192016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 19
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE FILTERS ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA
FEB 102016FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2016
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 77.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 110F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE THE PEST CONTROL LICENSE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO TABLE IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN THE OVEN RACKS INSIDE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE FILTERS ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
REQUIRED 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS NOT POSTED AT ENTRANCE. MUST POST. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020A.
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