Chicago
29
BEAT

Pizano'S Pizza & Pasta

864-868 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Mostly clean — 2 of 7 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
7
2 passed
Last Inspected
2019-07-08
Pass Rate
29%
1 failure
Score
29/100
BEAT
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Sanitation issues found across 14 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
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Sanitation critical 14×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition minor
2019-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: **PF** OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

2019-07-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHROOM / FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREPERATION AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2243275 ON DECEMBER 8, 2018 : PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. ...

2018-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK -WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOM(S) -BAR HAND SINK -HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAI...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114(A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)-OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT PIZZA PREP STATION: 58.2F, 2LBS OF DELI CANADIAN HAM/BACON, $20.00 72.0F, 2LBS OF PAR COOKED POTATOES FRIES, $3.00 INFORMED M...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET FLATWARE STORED UPRIGHT THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SA...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR 10/01/18 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-10-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). CITATION ISSUED MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK -WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOM(S) -BAR HAND SINK -HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMEN'S AND MEN'S RESTROOM ON 864 N STATE ST SIDE OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON TOP LOADING BEVERAGE COOLER AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ENTRANCE DOOR IN KEG WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFA...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-08-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12- OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SOAP IS NEEDED AT HAND SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (D) (D)- OBSERVED BAGS OF ICE STORED ON FLOOR ON WALK IN COOLER FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SAUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK ON COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.16 (A)- OBSERVED MISSING CEILING IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 (A) OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELED PAINT ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON TOP LOADING BEVERAGE COOLER AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ENTRANCE DOOR IN KEG WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SUR...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2017-04-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A RAW WOODEN DOOR AND DOOR TRIM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND A TRASH CAN WITHOUT A LID IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA STAFF RESTROOM . MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CAN W...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR LID AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE KITCHEN DIRTY AND EXCESSIVELY RUSTY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE BAR HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BAR. FOUND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOME...

2016-11-10 Pass License
5
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES ...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,MANUAL CAN OPENER AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIO...

minor Sanitation

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

HOLES AND OPEN PIPES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND NEAR FRONT BASEMENT STAIRCASE MUST BE SEALED ALSO,MUST REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MAKER AND REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMENS SOUTH TOILET ROOM.

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