Sarpino'S Pizzeria
Mixed record — 2 of 6 inspections passed
2026-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZAS AND CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SE...
2026-02-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WERE CLEANING PRODUCTS (PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE, SCRUB PADS AND SPONGES, ETC.) STORED IN THE SINK BASIN AND A WIRE STORAGE RACK WITH HANGING BASKETS IN FR...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2612685 ON 2/24/25 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING C...
2025-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE 3-DOOR TALL COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. SINK CLOGGED NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLES, AND FRONT SELLING AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SOILED MOP HEAD BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOPS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INSIDE WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2024-06-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-06-04 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED A PLASTIC BUS TUB REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED A LARGE PLASTIC BIN OF PIZZA SAUCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A LARGE METAL POT USED TO MAKE PIZZA SAUCE THAT ARE BOTH TOO LARGE AND UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMI...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE FOOD WASTE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST SMOOTH/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A SOILED MOP HEAD BEING STORED ON REAR DISH METAL RACK SHELVING WHERE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ARE STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED MOPS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ALSO WITH A MISSING VENT COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF "NEW HIRE" DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2024-03-12 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DEEP CREASES IN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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