PAULA & MONICA'S PIZZERIA.
1518 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Passed all 12 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 132022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEP AND SMALL GAPS UNDERNEATH ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
MAY 142020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOUND FLOUR AND LOOSE DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE SODA COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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 282016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 82015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN AIR VENTS FOR DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE CASE OF WATER OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
NOV 192013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers and bulk storage container not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs.
APR 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 102012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 292011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 162010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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