PAPANINO'S PIZZA.
925 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (MARINARA SAUCE AND CHEESE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FROZEN COOKED GROUND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE ONE DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON COOKING HOOD AND BAFFLES OF THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE RESTROOM TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING IN THE RESTROOM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH RESTROOM ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH RESTROOMS ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
OCT 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYER, DOUGH SHEETER, AND PREP TABLES.
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
REMOVE NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
SEP 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found several food items stored in grocery bags in freezers and coolers. Instructed must provide commercial grade containers that can be easily cleaned. Must maintain. Found all prepped, potentially hazardous and prepackaged deserts without proper labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must label all prepackaged foods (deserts) with business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must label all bulk food items with name. Must maintain all labels.
Found excessive grease and dust build up on hood over cooking line. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found grill on west side of cooking line not under cooking hood. Must extend hood to be directly above all cooking equipment, or remove grill. Must maintain all.
Found several coolers without thermometers. Must provide stem thermometers to test food temperature. Must provide thermometers inside of all coolers/freezers in a conspicuous place. Must maintain.
Found several pieces of equipment not in use (2 door cooler in dining room, mixer in kitchen, etc). Must remove any unnecessary pieces of equipment to prevent pest harborage.
APR 162015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINER OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 132015FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS NEEDED AL ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINER OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DOOR JAM TO BASEMENT MUST BE FINISHED. NO OPENINGS.
BOTH BATHROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
LEAK AT P-TRAP ON BATHROOM SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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