Luigi's Pizza

October 4, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION. • OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING NACHO CHEESE, PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 22 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLES WHERE SAUCE IS PREPARED, IN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SCATTERED ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH/RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 40
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK ON PIPING UNDERNEATH BASIN CAUSING WATER TO POOL ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED PLUMBING SYSTEM IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT PREP CEILING PIPING CAUSING WATER TO DRIP ONTO FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF DOUGH SHEETER EQUIPMENT IN PLACE ON COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH FRYERS, COOLING UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT OR MISSING BULBS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO REMAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VOLATIONS NOT CORRECETD FROM REPORT #2590640 ON MAY 7, 2024.THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND PIZZA PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CEILING ABOVE PIZZA PREP COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL ATTACHMENTS. 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AN GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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