SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PIEZANO'S PIZZA & GRINDER CO.

EAT. 100/100

3059 S PULASKI RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 18, 2017 · passed

Clean record across 12 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
26
none critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 18
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEEDED AT DRAIN BY ICE MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 27
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA

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

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

NOV 25
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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NOV 24
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SURFACE AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. RUBBER GASKET ON SMOKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME.

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

LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.

JUN 9
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN COVER CRACKED IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS (JACKET) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

MAY 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE PIPES ABOVE THE PREP AREAS AND OVEN HAVE SOME DUST BUILDUP, REMOVE THE DUST BUILDUP. THE DELIVERY BAGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID BAGS SO THEY ARE MORE SANITARY.

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

THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING HAS SOME RUSTY AREAS, CLEAN AND RESEAL SO SAID AREAS ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE BATHROOM DOES NOT HAVE WORKING VENTILATION, INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LOOSE AND HANGING INTO THE SINK, RAISE THE FAUCET 2" ABOVE THE TOP OF THE LIP OF THE SINK.

APR 18
2012
PASSED
3 violations
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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER.

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

REPAIR CRACK IN WALL AT END OF PREP TABLE BY PIZZA OVEN.

FEB 17
2012
PASSED
3 violations
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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER.

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

REPAIR CRACK IN WALL AT END OF PREP TABLE BY PIZZA OVEN.

FEB 9
2011
PASSED
4 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.MUST PROPERLY LABLE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

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 WHEEL BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT FIXTURES AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS & SHELVING UNITS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT ENTRY DOORS.

JAN 15
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE INTERIOR LOWER AREA OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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