SORRENTO'S PIZZERIA & CUCINA.

Chicago Health Dept

2743 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND SINK NEAR THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN.

OCT 22

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILDUP IN THE FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED A GAP IN THE CEILING BY THE REAR KITCHEN HOOD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OCT 16

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided.

AUG 15

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 24

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT.

APR 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Must provide,adequate lighting inside the walk-in-cooler and ensure fixture is shielded.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 16

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 11

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Light not provided inside walk-in cooler and storage room. Instructed to install light.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 4

2012

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Light not provided inside walk-in cooler and storage room. Instructed to install light.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

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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