Sarpinos Pizzeria
1435 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · Medium risk
Mixed record — 4 of 10 inspections passed
Last Inspected
2015-11-10
What You Should Know
✓ 4 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-11-10
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2011)
⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🌡 Food Temperature critical 2×
📋 Documentation & Training minor 1×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste serious 1×
Inspection History
2015-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 5 ▾
serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, HAM, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. ...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FAN COVER.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE RANCH REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2014-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 1 ▾
critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF DIPPING SAUCES (I.E. GARLIC SAUCE, RANCH, CAESAR, ETC.) STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. THE DIPPING SAUCES WERE AT 76.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DIPPING SAUCE B...
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES DUE TO EXCESSIVE STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ALONG THE RUBBER GASKETS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2013-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED( VARIOUS KIND OF PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS,MEATBALL ETC).MANAGER ON PREMISES STATED THAT OWNER ENROLLED HER TO CLASS, HOWEVER NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ABLE TO BE ...
CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO AND HALF BAGS OF PRE COOKED MEATBALL AT TEMP OF 48.2F TO 49.6F; SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.6; 48.2F AND 49.6F AND 49.7F. FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, WHICH...
serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-17-12, REPORT #1313331 #32- MUST REPLACE GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP STATION #33-MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID IN THE REAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 S...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EAST WALL BY THE MOP SINK HAS HOLES, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL
3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP STATION.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID IN THE REAR AREA.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE DIRTY CAULKING WITH GRIME BUILD-UP WHERE WALL MEETS WITH THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
2011-02-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Pest 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. OUTE...
serious Plumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ...
minor Sanitation
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. OBSERVED TWO BURNER STORED UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN WITH ALL PIPE CONNECTED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT OR PROVIDE UNDER THE ...
minor Sanitation
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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2010-06-24 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
2010-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
serious Sanitation
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.OBSERVED A CAN OF STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER S...
minor Sanitation
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.REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF NON FOOD CONTAINERS,IN REAR AREA.
minor Sanitation
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.ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR, INCLUDED POP.R...
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