Luigi's Pizza

January 15, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (PIZZA DOUGH,PIZZA SAUCE,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AND CITATIONS WRITTEN AT 12:26 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AT CALL ORDER AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND UNUSED COOLER,ON PIPE BEHIND SAME COOLER,HOT WATER TANK AREA,REAR GARAGE AREA IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER PIZZA PREP COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/15/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLE,POTATO PEELER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,CAN CART,ICEE MACHINE,HOT HOLDING UNITS,RAECH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN UPPER WALL OVER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA ALONG WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET ROOM DOOR • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP ON WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR POTATO PEELER,ALL PREP AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR STORAGE AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 1, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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