Pazza Pizza
Troubled record — failed 5 of 12 inspections for employee hygiene, pest activity
2025-03-20 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AREA... RIGHT UNDER THE SODA DISPENCER MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO TENANT BASEMENT STORAGE... ALSO OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR A...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SODA DISPENCING MACHINE WITHA BUILD UP OF SODA SPLATTER UNDER THE DISPENCING UNITS, AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST UNDER THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF RUST FORMING ON THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF STORED FOODS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DEEP FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST AT BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYTEMS AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-10-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON STICKY TRAP UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN BASEMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE STICKY TRAP WITH DEAD MICE REMOVED FROM FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
2024-10-01 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30P...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30P...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OR REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER ...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-54.9F(CHICKEN 48.4F, SLICED TOMATOES 49.1F, PROSCIUTTO 48.9F, CHEESE 54.9F, CHEESE 50.9F, BASIL LEAVES 51.3F, PORK SAUSAGE 46.8F AND PEPPERONI 46.8F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPING ON FLOOR INSIDE CABINETS IN DINING AREA, ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECT...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PIZZA BOXES STORED ON WOODEN PALLETS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PREST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2595056 DATED 05/22/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN ...
2024-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 90.5F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON S...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN PIZZA STATION NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF HANDWASH...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPLASHES ON UNDERSIDE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE NOZZLES AND PINK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON WALL VENTS NEAR CEILING ABOVE PREP SURFACES IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR LEAKING INTO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER CONDENSOR.
2023-08-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-07-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN AND PIZZA IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICA...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
DID NOT OBSERVE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT A TRAINING, SIGNS, POCKET CARDS OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY HAS BEEN PROVIDED, PROVIDE DOCCUMENTATION OF A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, OR OTH...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED ON SITE IN WHOLE ESTABLISHMENT. PER PIC, HAND SINKS WAS REMOVED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AND IN FRONT STATION AREA. MANAGER RE-INSTALLED HANDSINK ON SITE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-030 (C) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN FRONT PREPARATION AND DISH AREA. PER PIC, HAND SINKS WAS REMOVED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN FRONT STATION AREA. FACILITY MUST RE-INSTALL/PROVIDE HANDSINKS IN EACH AREA NOTED ABOVE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030...
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN CONTAINERS PLACED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. EMPLOYEE RELOCATED RAW CHICKEN BELOW READY-TO-EAT FOODS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
PIZZA STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE IS OUT OF TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 100F. ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. ALL DISPLAY PIZZA WAS DISCARDED ON SITE APPRXIMATELY 10LBS OF PIZZA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $200 WAS DISCARDED. PRIO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR BASEMENT DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE HAS OPEN GAPS AROUND THE DOOR WHICH CAN ALLOW FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR UTEILITY AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST PLACE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASE COVING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE MISSING BASE COVING ON WALLS ADJACENT TO FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER TABLE TOP OF REGISTER AREA AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-05-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-05-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER AND HVAC SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500235 DATED 4/14/2021: #58 " CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE (ONLINE), AND KEEP CERTIFICATION ONSITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COM...
2021-04-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (TOILET ROOMS & PREP). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST DATE MARK COOKED SPINACH AND PIZZA SAUCE PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLER OVER 24HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE (7 DAYS) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES (FLOUR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH CUSTOMER/STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE (ONLINE), AND KEEP CERTIFICATION ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
2020-09-01 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
INADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 80.0F-82.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPART...
2020-08-28 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR CURRENT BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED...
2020-07-16 Fail License CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUE...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR CURRENT BUSINESS.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA TO PROTECTED AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B): **P** Capacity- Quantity and Availability (Hot Water Sufficient) OBSERVED INADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN WALLS AND CABINETS IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL RAW SURFACES COMPLETELY TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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