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Luigi's Pizza

November 15, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERITIFCATE HOLDER WITH VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING HANBURGERS, PIZZA, SAUCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 40
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 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.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 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 PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-303.11 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: 2-102.13 MUST PROVIDES 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: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604112 ON 10/4/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... #60)PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED 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, AND GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. #38) 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. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 4, 2024: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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