SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PIZANO'S PIZZA & PASTA.

EAT. 78/100

2056-2058 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 20, 2018 · passed

8 of 10 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 20
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

AUG 11
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
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.

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

Found broken handle on 2 door upright cooler. Must repair and maintain.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

MINORFacility Condition
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.

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

Found broken handle on 2 door upright cooler. Must repair and maintain.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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)

CRITICALFood Temperature
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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPest Activity
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
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

CRITICALPest Activity
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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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