SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PAULA & MONICA'S PIZZERIA.

EAT. 82/100

1518 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 13, 2022 · passed

Passed all 12 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 13
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEP AND SMALL GAPS UNDERNEATH ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

MAY 14
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND THE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, ALSO THE SAID COOLER IS MISSING A DOOR HANDLE. FRONT DOOR NEEDS THRESHOLD INSTALLED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FLOUR AND LOOSE DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED PIZZA SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (112.0 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING SHOULD BE 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 4 LBS AND $60 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED BOILED EGGS SITTING ON THE SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (71 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 2 LBS AND $15 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. REFER TO CITATION ABOVE.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION (BACON, ROAST BEEF, TURKEY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 27
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A CUP IN THE FETA CHEESE USED TO DISPENSE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR UTENSIL TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLING FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE SODA COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A WET MOP THAT WAS RECENTLY USED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS LAYING IN THE MOP SINK. MUST HANG UP OR ELEVATE WET MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.

OCT 28
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. ALSO, MUST REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REAR PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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DEC 8
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AIR VENTS FOR DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 30
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE CASE OF WATER OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.

NOV 19
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers and bulk storage container not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs.

APR 18
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

APR 10
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORSanitation
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.RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CEILING LIGHTS IN THE REAR OVER 3 COMP SINK ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

JUL 29
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARD FRONT PREP AREA

JUL 16
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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.PREMISES MAKING PIZZAS,PREPARINNG SANDWICHES DURING THIS INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
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.FOUND LOOSE GASKET AT REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN.

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