SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PIEZANO'S LTD.

EAT. 78/100

2601 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 7, 2023 · passed

Passed all 15 inspections, but 9 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

13 passed · 2 w/ conditions

VIOLATIONS

includes 9 critical

RECORDS COVER

13 YEARS

since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7

2023

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR AND CORN MEAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 7

2022

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINOROther

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER & REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

JUN 18

2021

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORED ON WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

JUL 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

8 violations3 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS, MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABLES ON TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER LOWER INTERIOR, NOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD OR SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD (DESERTS) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS(IE. MILK, EGGS,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE(DESERTS, SALADS, ETC.) IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER FOOD PACKAGED IN ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS INGREDIENTS SPECIFED BY LAW. LABEL MUST INCLUED THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD: A LIST OF INGREDIENTS: AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY: THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER AND SELL BY DATE MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS IN COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1-2 INCH GAP IN CENTER OF 2 FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DOUGH BUILD UP ON DOUGH MACHINE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION/DAMAGED/MISSING TILE AROUND TOILET IN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASLY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WASHBOWL SINK AND WALL IN RESTROOM. MUST FIL GAPS(GROUT) TO SECURELY REATTACH SINK MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

9 violations4 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK CONVENIENTLY OR EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP/ PIZZA DISPENSING AREA OF FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED, DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN FRONT PIZZA DISPENSING/PREP AREA. HAND SINK MUST HAVE HOT/COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSChemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER LOWER INTERIOR, NOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD OR SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD (DESERTS) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E. MILK, EGGS, ETC.). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE (DESERTS, SALADS, ETC.) IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER AND A SELL BY DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS IN COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1-2 INCH GAP IN CENTER OF 2 FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DOUGH BUILD UP ON DOUGH MACHINE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION/DAMAGED/MISSING TILE AROUND TOILET IN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WASHBOWL SINK AND WALL IN RESTROOM. MUST FILL GAP (GROUT) TO SECURELY REATTACH SINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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MAY 23

2017

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

APR 19

2016

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE THE WORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

SEP 16

2015

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE REAR STORAGE (DOUGH AREA), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

DEC 3

2014

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED ATTACHED FLOOR DRAINS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND THROUGHOUT RESTAURNAT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS WITHIN ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS. REPLACE ALL CUPS WITH LONG HANDLED SCOOPS TO PROTECT FOOD.

APR 16

2014

PASSED

3 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED MINIMAL BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR AND UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAINS IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity

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

OBSERVED BACK STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM TO MAXIMIZE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR PEST CONTROL AND MINIMIZE POSSIBLE INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

FEB 14

2013

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM STORAGE AREA WHERE WOODEN SHELVES ARE STORED,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE AND PREP CHEST COOLER OF DUST

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN VENT IN REAR ABOVE OVEN HAS DUST BUILD-UP

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR

JAN 24

2012

PASSED

4 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

MINORDocumentation & Training

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND COVER, LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD IN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER.

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. THE COVER OF THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. THE INSIDE IS CRACKED IN SOME PLACES AND THE GASKET AROUND THE COVER IS RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.

MINORSanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

CRITICALPest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

APR 7

2011

PASSED

0 violations

JAN 6

2011

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation

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

MOTORS OF COOLERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

FEB 5

2010

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

MINORSanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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.LATCH FOR DEEP FRYER DOOR.

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.

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.FLOOR DRAINS.

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.LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

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