APR 20
2018
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR.
PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA.
Chicago Health Dept
2056-2058 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2018.
10 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2018.
Last inspected Apr 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
29
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 11
2017
PASS 6 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED A CUP INSIDE OF THE PARMESAN CHEESE USED TO DISPENSE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED UTENSIL AND TO STORE THE UTENSIL OUT OF THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE THICK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND THE SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING LINES IN THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE LOCKERS IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING SECTION IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE LOCKERS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE GASKET AT THE FAUCET HEAD BASE OF THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPRAYING OUT OF THE TOP.
SEP 20
2016
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found prepackaged salads in 2 door cooler without labels. Instructed must label all prepackaged foods with label containing the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Facility must also label bulk food items with name (flour, dough, etc). Must maintain all.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found broken handle on 2 door upright cooler. Must repair and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found waste water pipe over dry storage items (flour stored near dough rolling station). Instructed to either relocated items or completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination.
SEP 16
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Found hand sink in bar not maintained. Hot water handle damaged, and hot water inoperable. Instructed hand sinks must be functioning with hot and cold/ tempered water at all times. Operator provided hot water to hand sink, but hot water runs continuously and cannot be turned off. Must repair. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found prepackaged salads in 2 door cooler without labels. Instructed must label all prepackaged foods with label containing the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Facility must also label bulk food items with name (flour, dough, etc). Must maintain all.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found broken handle on 2 door upright cooler. Must repair and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found waste water pipe over dry storage items (flour stored near dough rolling station). Instructed to either relocated items or completely encase waste water pipe to prevent contamination.
SEP 11
2015
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN AIR VENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 22
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT WILL BE HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CALAMARI 2LBS $22 52.4 DEGREES, 3 LBS OF CHICKEN $60 50.0 DEGREES, TORTALLINI SOUP 48.5 2LBS $10, SHRIMP 2 LBS $32 51.3 DEGREES ETC.. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 9LBS $130.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. PUMP ROOMS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 12
2014
PASS 1 violation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
MAR 28
2014
PASS 2 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
SEP 26
2013
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPRTTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF SPILLS LOCATED IN THE BASEMSENT AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MUST ELEVATE STOCK( LIQUOR) IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM 6" OFF THE FLOOR
JAN 8
2013
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Filter not maintained above exhaust hood and can opener not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Boxes of alcohol stored on floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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