OCT 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SORRENTO'S PIZZERIA & CUCINA.
YOUR CALL. 55/100
2743 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 3, 2019 · passed with conditions
6 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL TWO HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. ONE IN BETWEEN DISH WASH AND PIZZA PREP AREA AND ONE IN THE REAR DOUGH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND SINK NEAR THE PREP TABLE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREPPING TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND CAN STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE ON THE TRASH IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID ON THE RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE TO BE CHIPPED ABOVE THE PREPPING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREPPING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN.
OCT 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE REAR PREP AREA, PIZZA PREP AREA, AND THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.18: MUST PROVIDE A FAN GUARD COVER FOR THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED A GAP IN THE CEILING BY THE REAR KITCHEN HOOD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OCT 162017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Kitchen storage shelving in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Damaged broken floor tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced/repaired.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling vents in kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
APR 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, and peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided.
AUG 152016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH A BROKEN TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN AND WORN OUT GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS ON REACH IN COOLER WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AREA BY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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JUL 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH A BROKEN TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN AND WORN OUT GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS ON REACH IN COOLER WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT.
APR 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler, kitchen equipment storage racks throughout, are not cleaned. Instructed to clean and sanitize in detail.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors behind freezers are dirty,clean the floors in detail. Floor inside the walk-in-cooler is rusty,must repair to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Must provide,adequate lighting inside the walk-in-cooler and ensure fixture is shielded.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Water leak at drain pipe beneath the left compartment at kitchen 3 compartment sink .Instructed to repair and maintain.
AUG 162013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS ALONG WALL AREA,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA,
JUN 112012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Gaskets worn on all cooler doors. Instructed to repair all worn gaskets. Exposed hand sink not maintained. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table, equipment storage rack, cooking equipment interior and exterior not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase, inside oven mechanical door and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers throught-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Baseboard along side of cooking equipment and left side of three compartment sink not sealed. Instructed to seal all gaps.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light not provided inside walk-in cooler and storage room. Instructed to install light.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
One compartment sink unused in prep area not maintained. Instructed to have running water at sink or remove faucet and cap plumbing fixtures.
JUN 42012FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2012
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water with food debris coming up both left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drainage water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Gaskets worn on all cooler doors. Instructed to repair all worn gaskets. Exposed hand sink not maintained. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table, equipment storage rack, cooking equipment interior and exterior not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase, inside oven mechanical door and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers throught-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Baseboard along side of cooking equipment and left side of three compartment sink not sealed. Instructed to seal all gaps.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light not provided inside walk-in cooler and storage room. Instructed to install light.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
One compartment sink unused in prep area not maintained. Instructed to have running water at sink or remove faucet and cap plumbing fixtures.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided in counter top soda cooler in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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