SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PLAZZIO RESTUARANT.

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1889-1891 N WINNEBAGO AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 26, 2015 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 19
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE 78.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIME. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 130.1F, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR ON SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING AND SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOORS HAVE APROXIMATELY 1/2 OPENING ON THE BOTTOMS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE THEM RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/07/14 REPORT# 1471212. (30) Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer. 32 Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. 33 Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed). 34 Damaged/missing floor tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced. 37 Self closing mechanism in employee's bathroom door was missing, shall provide self closing mechanism to employee's bathroom door. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMNET AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 7
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Damaged/missing floor tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walls that had gaps, missing cove molding in kitchen areas, rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed, and cove molding provided. Door frame in furnace room in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced, and fix holes on door frame.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Self closing mechanism in employee's bathroom door was missing, shall provide self closing mechanism to employee's bathroom door.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

OCT 29
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED PIPES,BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLES THROUGHOUT,SHELVINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR CABINETS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE OVEN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DINING,KITCHEN AND AT REAR, AND ALSO SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, SOME HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

MAR 21
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN WALL/CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MELTED LIGHT SHIELD BY PIZZA OVEN, REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA

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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT, IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN

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APR 26
2011
PASSED
0 violations
APR 20
2011
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#580287 4/11/11 CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.SEE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING DURING THIS INSPECTION,FOUND SEVERAL RODENT BURROWS ON GROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE,SEAL NOTED RODENT BURROWS.

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.ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP.

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.TOP CHEST FREEZER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE ALSO MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED EUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED PIPES,BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLES THROUGHOUT,SHELVINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR CABINETS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE OVEN.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT.

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 SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND OPENING BENEATH FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND CLEAN DUSTY FAN BLADES AT CEILING FANS DINING ROOM.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE THE PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM OFFICE,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.

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

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

APR 11
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON CORNERS BENEATH 1 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AND 1 DEAD MOUSE BENEATH INSIDE CABINET BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ALSO FOUND REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

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.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

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 durabLEd shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE WOODEN SHELVING ALONG 1 COMP SINK AREA IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES INCLUDING TOP TO CHEST FREEZER AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE ALSO MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.

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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED PIPES,BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLES THROGHOUT,SHELVINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR CABINETS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE OVEN..

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT.

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 SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES AND OPENING BENEATH FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND CLEAN DUSTY FAN BLADES AT CEILING FANS DINING ROOM.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

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

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

DEC 3
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET AT DINING, RUST SHELF UNDER TABLE AT REAR,ALSO REPLACE SOME CONDIMENT CONTAINERS WITH CRACKED EDGES AND ON THE SIDES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON SODA DISPENSING NOZZLES AT FRONT.ALSO CONDIMENT BOWLS IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AT SIDE CORNER OF HOOD.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN BY PREP TABLE ,BY STEAM TABLES,AND AT 1&3COMP.SINK AREAS.ALSO MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET BASE ON HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET AT DINING LEAKING WATER WHEN ON.ALSO REPAIR VENT IN ABOVE SAID TOILET.

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